Agartala, May 19 -- In a significant boost to wildlife conservation efforts, Sepahijala Zoo in Tripura has welcomed the birth of three healthy tiger cubs at the facility in over a decade.

Zoo Director Biswajit Das said that the birth took place on May 11, 2025, in a completely natural setting, free from human interference.

"The tigress delivered the cubs in a secure, natural environment, and all three are doing well," he said.

The last time a tiger gave birth at Sepahijala was in 2014, but the cub was stillborn. This recent event is especially noteworthy as it comes after the zoo reintroduced tigers in February 2024 through an animal exchange program.

"The male and female tigers adapted quickly, and soon after, natural mating occurred...