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Ukraine Zoo Welcomes Five Rare White Lion Cubs

the daily dish More on PawNation: Albino Animals, Awesome, Exotic, Lions, Newborns, White Lions, Zoo

By Kelli Bender Jul 19, 2012

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    The Yalta Zoo received a welcome surprise when two of their tan lions each produced an adorable litter of rare white babies. According to the (U.K.) Daily Mail, these cuties aren't albino, but the result of a recessive gene that was present in both parents. All five of the cubs have been brought together to be raised by zookeepers at the Yalta Zoo. The staff says that all the darlings are healthy and are expected to grow into stunning adults. 

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    BOTTLE SERVICE

    Since the mothers of these babies did not produce enough milk for the cubs, zookeepers are bottle feeding the animals every two hours. 

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    RARE AND I KNOW IT

    These babies have no problem showing off their cute and extremely rare white fur for the camera. 

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    EAGER TO EAT

    Just like any cat, these kitties have one thing mainly on their minds: food!

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    SIMBA NEED A SUNTAN

    Zookeepers weren't expecting any white lion cubs, so these unexpected sweeties are quickly becoming the pride of the park. 

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    FOUR STAR SERVICE

    Little-known fact: lion cubs enjoy a gentle paw massage during their feedings. 

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    Being adorable is a full-time job, so these little lions try to stock up on naps. 

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lovelaugh.live

It's so amazing yet cute:) They probably could be a mix of a tiger and polar bear:) weeeeeeyyyyiiiiipppppeeeeeeyyyyyaaaaayyyyyy

July 27 2012 at 7:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
lovelaugh.live

It's amazing! Who knows they could be a mix of a tiger and polar bear super deeeeee duper cute!:)

July 27 2012 at 7:03 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
pmac

These cubs will be so gorgeous full grown. So majestic looking!

July 20 2012 at 2:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mr. Big

im sure this isnt the first set of cubs theyve raised... thet know what there doin obviously.

July 20 2012 at 1:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Hey Girl

wow! they are so cute can't wait to see what they will look like as adults, and why is it people can't read the rest about the mothers not able to produce enough milk. Yes its sad they are not with their mothers but if she can't produce enough food for her young one or all would of died so its good to know the people in the zoo are there to care for them!

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Caitlin

I suppose it will probably get me a lot of hate comments to mention this but...these cubs wouldn't survive in the wild anyway. They would be spotted by predators much more easily than their proper colored kin. So just sit back, relax and enjoy them.

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dontcalld

if their mother can't produce enough milk, they're dead not long after they hit the ground, if they were to make it to adult hood, their prized skins would be their undoing, even as an obvious color, they still are close to the top of their natural food chain

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Jeanne

I agree how terrible they are not with their mothers. Shame on that zoo.

July 20 2012 at 10:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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rawkstar4179

It's because the mother wasn't producing enough milk. Unfortunately this happens sometimes, it's just lucky the zoo is there to step in and help out. That's a big job, feeding them every 2 hours. I've done it for housecats and dogs, it's rough, but ultimately worth it.

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AL

Look it is Kimba the white lion and his family

July 20 2012 at 10:08 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Beth Sattler

Because the mother can't produce enough milk for five cubs so thats why they are with humans right now

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scarrozza1234

i now see the story continued about the mothers milk........

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