TIGER CUBS ARRIVE
GIFT TO WELLINGTON ZOO THEN-TORN TROUSERS AND STOCKINGS IV l pE’ka.'UkjrßD .Pkess -AssociA'nbif.JVy-: WELLINGTON; January 9. Two tiger cubs, both believed-to be females, which arrived by the Narbada from India, a gift to Wellington Zoo by Captain A. G. Mathew, of Kirkei/' Poona, were taken from the- ship this : morning and released -in a fine roomy cage by the curator." They : showed every evidence of pleasure at_ finding solid ground under their feet, immediately starting to gambol and play like kittens. ' ' Daring the, voyage they had practically the free run of the ship, and grew rapidly, apparently nearly doubEng their, weight to about 1001 b. ,At first they were playthings to the passengers on the Narbada, but as they, grew torn trouser legs and some tom stockings caused them to be- treated with more circumspection.. They are still playful, but Curator Langridge says this will pass off as they grow to maturity, and no. liberties will Ire possible.
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Evening Star, Issue 22542, 9 January 1937, Page 12
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161TIGER CUBS ARRIVE Evening Star, Issue 22542, 9 January 1937, Page 12
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