The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, England, has welcomed a rare black jaguar cub, born on April 6 to parents Keira and Neuron.
The sanctuary recently shared the exciting news on social media and a video showcasing the cute moment.
Curator Briony Smith revealed that the newborn female cub arrived at 11:10 am and has been thriving since birth.
“I cannot believe how quickly she is developing compared to other big cat cubs,” said Smith. “She was born with her eyes open and was walking strongly by two weeks old.”
This new addition to the feline family carries a unique black coloration, a rare trait known as “melanistic,” found in only 10% of jaguars in the wild. The Big Cat Sanctuary emphasizes that the cub is healthy, energetic, and fast-growing.
According to Smith, the young jaguar has a lot of attitude, especially when her mother decides it’s bath time.
To celebrate this new cub’s arrival, the sanctuary invites the public to help name her. They’ve opened a poll with three potential names: Killaari, Inka, and Inti.
To vote, participants are encouraged to donate £5 to support jaguar conservation in Costa Rica.
Voters will also have a chance to win a VIP tour of the sanctuary and other exciting prizes, including a weekend rental of a Jaguar I-PACE car.
Although the cub hasn’t made her public debut yet, the sanctuary hopes she’ll be ready to explore her outdoor enclosure by August when the facility opens. In the meantime, she’s staying behind the scenes to bond with her mother.
Voting for the cub’s name will end on August 1, so be sure to cast your vote and support the sanctuary’s conservation efforts!
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