Orang utan babysitting tiger cubs

Sep 7th, 2010 | By | Category: Featured articles

7.9.2010 – Posted by Patricia Roberts, Source: HLN.BE

In Zoo Myrtle Beach Safari (South Carolina), orang utan Hanama takes good care of two little tiger cubs, Skukuza and Simh.

 And according to the Zoo Director, he is an excellent babysitter. He is keeping an eye on them when they are playing, or takes them for a walk or holds them in his arms to cuddle. And here are some mor pics.



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  1. mervi September 7th, 2010 7:32 pm

    Dear Mamselleken Patricia,

    What a heartwarming story, what wonderful photos! I wish I had a cat sitter like that! :-)

    Hugs from Mervi

  2. Ludmila September 7th, 2010 10:11 pm

    Dear Patricia!
    What a lovely story!
    Hugs

  3. caren September 7th, 2010 10:15 pm

    Dear Patricia,
    what can I say about this heartwarming report? It is simply wonderful how this male (!) Orang is caring for the cubs. Thank you so much for this wonderful story.
    Hugs, caren

  4. Celinne September 7th, 2010 11:45 pm

    Patricia,

    thanks for posting this touching tale with photos – loved it!! Made my day.

  5. k-j September 8th, 2010 2:24 am

    Dear Patricia,
    I’m screaming with delight! Simply adorable! xo k-j

  6. Sarsam September 8th, 2010 11:12 pm

    Dear Patricia,

    Really delightful story! Thank you!! And the tiger cubs look very happy to have such a fine baby sitter…

    Hugs from Sarsam

  7. Gudrun September 9th, 2010 12:51 pm

    Dear Patricia,
    what a nice story thanks for posting the photos it’s very nice.
    Hugs from
    Gudrun