Rare tigers born in China

EIGHTY-FOUR Siberian tigers, among the world’s rarest animals, have been born since March at a northeastern China breeding centre, an official said yesterday.

Liu Dan, who works for the Hengdaohezi Feline Breeding Centre in the suburbs of Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, was quoted by Xinhua News Agency as saying the cubs were doing well.

He said 13 more pregnant Siberian tigers were expected to give birth to a total of 20 to 30 cubs by October.