NEW ORLEANS - Audubon Zoo announced the names for its three newborn lion cubs on Wednesday.

Born on Oct. 19, the cubs, consisting of two girls and one boy, are growing and showing their personalities more by the day, according to the zoo.

The two girl cubs, Nandi, Zulu for sweet and joyful, and Zawadi, Swahili for gift, are living up to their names, the zoo said.

Their brother's name, Tatu, Swahili for three, represents this being the first time that Audubon Zoo has successfully raised three African lion cubs.

African lions are part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, which is essential for genetically diverse lion populations.

"Every lion cub birth is vital to the long-term survival of the species, and each one represents hope for the future," Audubon Natu

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