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Why Is The Birth Of The Sumatran Tiger Cubs At Zoo Atlanta So Important?

Zoo Atlanta's curator of mammals explains

On Wednesday, in Grant Park announced the to parents Chelsea and Kavi.

The news was celebrated among conservationists and lovers of big cats worldwide because Sumatran tigers are extremely rare in the wild.

On Thursday, East Atlanta Patch caught up with Rebecca Snyder, Zoo Atlanta's Curator of Mammals to explain the significance of the births and the zoo's role in conservation efforts.

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