Jaipur, Jul 9: The number of big cats in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) has increased to 30 with the birth of two cubs. Chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday shared a photo of a camera trap of a tigress with the newborn cubs. Chhattisgarh: White Tiger Raksha Gives Birth To Three Cubs in Maitri Bagh Zoo in Bhilai.

"The good news of the birth of two cubs was received from Sariska Tiger Reserve. Now the number of tigers in Sariska Tiger Reserve has increased to 30," Gehlot said. He added, "The state government is committed to the conservation of tigers which are important for the environment." White Tiger Cubs Released by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at National Zoological Park Arena in Delhi (Watch Video).

Picture Tweeted by Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Forest department sources said the tigress, ST-19, gave birth to two cubs and the cubs appear to be 3-4 months old. "The movement of the tigress and the cubs is being monitored," the sources added.

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