Animal Kingdom Sumatran Tiger is Pregnant
An endangered species is about to have a baby at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Sohni, a Sumatran tiger, is pregnant. Dr. Mark Penning announced the news earlier today.
“If you’re visiting Maharajah Jungle Trek, be sure to congratulate the soon-to-be parents. I’ll give you a hint. Think stripes on Maharajah Jungle Trek! We’re carefully monitoring mom and her expectant bundle of stripes and will share more soon.”
Dr. Mark Penning, Disney Parks’ Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment
Sohni previously gave birth to twin cubs in 2017. Unfortunately, the cubs’ father passed away. She has since partnered with Conrad, who joined Animal Kingdom in 2022 as part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan.
She’s now at the point of touching noses with Conrad (the new man in town after the father of her cubs passed from pancreatic cancer). The future looks promising for more tiger cubs. pic.twitter.com/pkcIjhsuSn
— Belle (@FiBelleFi) April 29, 2023
According to Disney, Sohni is a “strong-willed, independent female” while Conrad never misses his midday cat naps. We’re excited to meet the couple’s cub. Tiger pregnancies are typically around 100 days, so we don’t have long to wait!
