Dublin Zoo announces names of endangered Sumatran Tiger cubs

Two Sumatran Tiger cubs born at Dublin Zoo in May took centre stage again today after a nationwide competition found names for them.

Dublin Zoo announces names of endangered Sumatran Tiger cubs
Thu, 15 Oct, 2009 - 13:31

Two Sumatran Tiger cubs born at Dublin Zoo in May took centre stage again today after a nationwide competition found names for them concluded.

Keepers sifted through hundreds of entries before selecting “Emas”, meaning “Gold” in Indonesian for the male cub and “Wanita” meaning “Woman” for the female.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Dublin ZooPlace: DublinPlace: CorkPlace: LimerickPerson: Sarah McCormackPerson: Emmet McGlonePerson: Gregory FristonPerson: Martha McNultyPerson: Gerry CreightonPerson: GoldPerson: WanitaPerson: EmasOrganisation: Dublin ZooOrganisation: BTKids
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