South China Tiger Born in South Africa - The Huffington Post, Nov 27th 2007
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — A South China tiger was born at a wildlife reserve in South Africa, conservationists said Tuesday _ the first such birth outside China.
Only about 60 South China tigers exist in captivity, and fewer than 30 survive in the wild, according to Li Quan, founder of Save China's Tigers.
The male cub was born Friday and weighed more than 2 1/2 pounds, Li said in a statement from the Laohu Valley Reserve in central Free State province.
"Although his eyes have not yet opened, he is already quite vocal, especially at feeding time," Li said.