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Chilean zoo unveils white tigers

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The Santiago Zoo in Chile is showing off five rare newborn white tigers, who are winning the hearts of visitors.

 

The birth of five cubs in one litter is rare. Two or three is the norm.

This is the tigers' first public display since their birth a month ago. Zoo officials weighed and measured the cubs as crowds of excited young fans gathered around. White tigers are a genetic variation of the orange Bengal tigers.

The big cats are in danger of extinction. Only around 250-300 white tigers are thought to remain in captivity. Officials say close observation by zoo workers helped ensure the safe delivery of all five cubs.

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