White tiger cub dies at Nandankanan Zoo

Bhubaneswar (24/08/2025): A white tiger cub died at Nandankanan Zoological Park on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The cub was born on June 7 to tigress Mousumi, following her mating with tiger Rajesh. The cub was unwell since birth.

It was kept under special care at the veterinary unit of the zoo.

However, the cub succumbed on Saturday night. With the death of the cub, the total count of white tigers at the zoo has come down to 5, while the overall tiger population stands at 28.