Pittsburgh Zoo Officially Names Tiger Cub
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The baby tiger at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium now has a name.
After five months, zoo officials made the announcement -- and chose a name with clear ties to his family background.
He has been named Paval and the newest addition to the tiger exhibit has changed considerably.
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"He's growing, but he still does little cub behaviors - wrestling, swimming, playing. It's all fun," Lead Mammal Keeper Kathy Suthard said.
If you see Paval with his mom, they don't look that different in size, but there's really a big difference.
Pavel is 70 pounds right now. When full grown, he will be about 400 pounds and it's just about time for a big growth spurt.
"I think he is really going to start to increase now. We will definitely see a big growth spurt coming," Suthard said.
Like most teenagers, Paval is eating a ton. Specifically, he eats two pounds of meat each day. Despite the adult diet, he's still a little kid at heart.
"His bites are stronger, but she pays him back," Suthard said.
KDKA's Rick Dayton Reports:
Zoo officials said they chose the name Paval because they're always looking for unique names for their animals.
Paval is a Russian name and both of the little cub's parents were born in Russia.
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