The cubs' mother is very protective of them, zookeepers say

Mar 22, 2013 08:04 GMT  ·  By

Visitors to the Buenos Aires Zoo in Argentina can now feast their eyes on four white tiger cubs (two boys and two girls) that have recently made their public debut at this animal sanctuary.

Sources say that the cubs were born about two months ago, and that for the time being, they only feed on milk. However, the people in charge of looking after them believe that it will not be long until they begin craving for some meat.

The cubs' mother, Cleo, is said to be very protective of them. Thus, it hardly ever seems thrilled when visitors to the zoo approach their enclosure and stare at them.

Specialists explain that these tiger cubs have white coats and blue eyes because of a genetic anomaly that is quite rare in the wild.

Pictures of the cubs are available here.