MANILA - A pair of newborn Bengali tigers and a thirsty orangutan charmed Filipino zoo visitors Thursday, as the captive-bred cubs playfully competed with the ponytailed ape for a milk bottle. The two tiger cubs at manila's Malabon Zoo were named after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni RobredoThe two-month old tigers, named Duterte and Leni after the country's president and his deputy, were joined by the orangutan during snack time at a private zoo in Manila. The two-month old cubs are the latest born at the private zoo, bringing to 12 the number of tigers born at the facility. Despite their cuddly appearance, zoo owner and businessman Manny Tangco warned visitors to keep their distance. The Bengal tiger is listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.

Source: Bangkok Post July 14, 2016 13:41 UTC