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After years of quiet cages and cautious hope, the National Zoological Park in Delhi has made history.

Six Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born to tigress Aditi — the largest litter seen in two decades at the zoo.

It’s a milestone that not only revives Delhi Zoo’s tiger conservation efforts but also reaffirms the power of persistence, science, and care.

The birth of these cubs marks more than a zoological achievement. It’s a story of trial, patience, and eventual triumph — where each cub carries a legacy of learning, adaptation, and second chances.

The wait that tested everything

For 18 long years, the tiger enclosures at Delhi Zoo remained without the sound of newborn roars. The drought ended in 2023 with the birth of five cubs to Siddhi, a tigress from Bannerghatta Biological Park.

It was a glimmer of hope — though only two survived, it signalled that something was finally working. But the real turning point came with Aditi.

Brought from Gorewada in Maharashtra in 2021, Aditi’s journey was filled with setbacks. Initial mating attempts failed. She was paired first with Karan, then with Hari, both without success. Zoo........

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