The pitter patter of tiny paws can be heard at an animal sanctuary in China where a rare Siberian tiger gave birth to five adorable cubs.
The six-year-old delivered her babies at Guaipo Siberian Tiger Park in Shenyang, the capital of north east China’s Liaoning Province on April 1, according to the People’s Daily Online.
The species, also known as Amur tigers, is one of the world’s most endangered and there are currently only about 450 left in the wild.
Their habitat is restricted to the Russian Far East and pockets in the border areas of China and possibly North Korea, according to the WWF.
Motherhood: The six-year-old Siberian tiger spends some quality time with her cute newborn cubs at Guaipo Siberian Tiger Park in China
Finding their feet: The tiny tigers – born just last week – are getting to know their surroundings under the watchful eye of their mother
Siberian tigers – also known as Amur tigers – are one of the world’s most endangered species and it’s believed there are only 450 in the wild
Protective: The new mum gives the photographer a warning glance as she cuddles her litter of tiger cubs born just says earlier in China
Inquisitive: The cubs, born at the beginning of this month, are still trying to get to grips with their surroundings as well as their mother
