CHICAGO - Two Amur leopard cubs born at Brookfield Zoo Chicago are thriving at two months old, marking a major step for one of the world’s most endangered big cats.

What we know:

The cubs, born July 14, are the first litter for 6-year-old Mina, who arrived at Brookfield Zoo in 2021. Their father, Sasha, was born at the zoo in 2020. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, their birth is considered a significant milestone in global conservation efforts.

At their recent wellness exam, veterinarians weighed the cubs at 6 and 6.4 pounds and gave them their first vaccinations.

"These two, just like my young son, were hesitant to see the doctor. They are gorgeous and appear healthy," said Dr. Copper Aitken-Palmer, senior veterinarian at the zoo. "This eight-week exam was the fir

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