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Tiger cub dies The one-week old Bengal Tiger cub born at the Dehiwala Zoo has died despite the best efforts of veterinary surgeons to save its life after last minute complications arose.

The cubs mother refused to feed it and the zoo staff had to give a special milk formula to sustain it. The cub appeared to have been in good health but it is generally difficult to bring them up without the mothers warmth and milk. Bengal Tigers are a rare species and births in captivity are also rare.