On June 6, 2010 we had two tiger cubs born! The managers had to make the decision for them to be hand raised, and I became one of their caretakers. Life has not been the same since. Sleepless nights, formula stained shirts, a constant sea of laundry, it's just like having twins. And I should know!
I have been comparing the tiger cubs to my twins, and there are so many similarities. The little things like bottle feeding two at once. Every twin parent knows how to handle this, but I had to show the other keepers. It's weird for me to have just one bottle, it's unnatural like something is missing. Fighting for attention, fighting over toys, brings back memories. :)
I have been with them since day 3, and I have loved every minute of it. Even the 4am feedings. It has been the most amazing experience of my career. (Off topic - my 11 year anniversary was July 30) I have raised a lot of animals (like deer, gazelles, monkeys, wolves, kangaroos, squirrels, you name it), but Murphy and Tallulah have been my highlight. I miss them during my weekend and can't wait to get back to work to see them.
They weighed just over 1.5 kg at birth. Now at 10 weeks old, they weigh between 10-11 kg. Their paws are already the size of my palm. They are growing so fast and it is beyond awesome to be a part of their lives.
More updates to come later!
Murphy 3 days old
Tallulah 3 days old
Murphy 4.5 weeks old
Tallulah 4.5 weeks old
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Murphy 10 weeks old
Tallulah 10 weeks old
