Snow leopard cub born at Como Zoo in St. Paul [View all]

ST. PAUL — A snow leopard gave birth to a cub at Como Zoo here this week.

The birth marks the first pregnancy for Alya, the cub’s 4-year-old mother, and Moutig, the father, who is 6.

It's the first snow leopard birth at the St. Paul zoo since 2007. Alya gave birth Tuesday, April 30.

The gender of the cub remains unknown. Both the mother and cub are being closely monitored over a closed-circuit video system. Alya is “exhibiting exceptional care” for the newborn and “displaying positive maternal behaviors,” according zoo officials.

Read more: https://www.inforum.com/news/science-and-nature/1015461-Snow-leopard-cub-born-at-Como-Zoo-in-St.-Paul


Como Zoo has a new resident – a snow leopard cub born Tuesday, April 30, 2019. This was the first pregnancy for the cub’s 4-year-old mother, Alya, and 6-year-old father, Moutig, and the first snow leopard birth at Como Zoo since 2007. (Courtesy of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory)