A three-day-old Sumatran tiger cub has made its debut appearance at Chester Zoo.
Sumatran tigers are native to Indonesia and critically endangered
Mother Kirana gave birth to the cub during a five-hour labour but it will be up to four weeks before keepers know if its is male or female and it can be named.
The tiny animal is the first tiger cub to be born at the zoo in 23 years.
A spokeswoman for the zoo said both mother and her new charge are doing well.
Tim Rowlands, the zoo's curator of mammals, said: "Twenty-three years has been a long wait for tiger cubs but a very worthwhile wait.
"Kirana is a first-time mum and is learning as she goes, but so far she has done a brilliant job.
"She was out and about within 24 hours, taking the very best of care of her new charge.
"We are thrilled, Kirana is very happy and we are sure our visitors will be equally delighted."
The cub's father is four-year-old Fabi and this is also his first cub.
Sumatran tigers are native to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and are critically endangered in the wild.
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