Photos: Meet the Cincinnati Zoo's tiger cubs and their nursery dog, Blakely
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Their mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, so Australian shepherd Blakely stepped in to provided snuggling, warmth and a climbable body.
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
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Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
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Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
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Malaysian tiger cubs play in the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens nursery, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
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Malaysian tiger cubs play in a nursery at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Dawn Strasser
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In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a female Malayan tiger cub peeks out from between an Australian shepherd named Blakely and a large stuffed animal resembling a tiger on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Dawn Strasser/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Dawn Strasser
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In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a female Malayan tiger cub rests between an Australian shepherd named Blakely and a large stuffed animal resembling a tiger on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Dawn Strasser/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Lisa Hubbard
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In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, zoo nursery keeper Michelle Kuchle and an Australian shepherd named Blakely interact with female Malayan tiger cubs Feb. 13, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after the three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Lisa Hubbard/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
- Updated
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play in the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens nursery, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play with resident nursery dog Blakely at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
Malaysian tiger cubs play in a nursery at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program who rejected her offspring prompting zookeepers to intervene. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Dawn Strasser
In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a female Malayan tiger cub peeks out from between an Australian shepherd named Blakely and a large stuffed animal resembling a tiger on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Dawn Strasser/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Dawn Strasser
In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, a female Malayan tiger cub rests between an Australian shepherd named Blakely and a large stuffed animal resembling a tiger on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Dawn Strasser/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Dog takes over as tiger cubs' 'nanny' at Cincinnati Zoo
- Lisa Hubbard
In this photo provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, zoo nursery keeper Michelle Kuchle and an Australian shepherd named Blakely interact with female Malayan tiger cubs Feb. 13, 2017, in the zoo's nursery in Cincinnati. The mother's maternal instincts didn't kick in after the three Malayan tiger cubs were born Feb. 3, 2017, and the 6-year-old male dog provides snuggling, warmth and a climbable body. (Lisa Hubbard/Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden via AP)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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- John Minchillo
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Head nursery keeper Dawn Strasser feeds newborn Malaysian tiger cubs at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cincinnati Zoo Tiger Cubs
- John Minchillo
Newborn Malaysian tiger cubs rest in their nursery before they are fed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cincinnati. Three cubs were born on Feb. 3 to 3-year-old Cinta, a first-time mother, in the zoo's captive breeding program. Zookeepers decided to intervene when Cinta failed to display her maternal instincts. "It's not uncommon for first-time tiger moms not to know what to do. They can be aggressive and even harm or kill the cubs," said Mike Dulaney, curator of mammals and vice coordinator of the Malayan Tiger Species Survival Plan (SSP). "Nursery staff is keeping them warm and feeding them every three hours." (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
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