A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that’s native to far eastern Russia and northern China.

Mara, a 15-year-old Amur tiger at the Columbus Zoo, was euthanized due to age-related decline. She was known for her spirited personality and made history by birthing the zoo's first tiger cubs in ...

In 2012, Mara made history by giving birth to the first litter of tiger cubs at the Columbus Zoo in over 25 years. Mara, the Columbus Zoo's beloved Amur tiger, passed away due to mobility issues.