Tata Steel Zoological Park names three newborn tiger cubs
PINAKI MAJUMDAR Jamshedpur, November 10: Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) has announced the names of its three tiger cubs born on September…
PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, November 10: Tata Steel Zoological Park (TSZP) has announced the names of its three tiger cubs born on September 23, 2026, following an enthusiastic response to its public naming initiative.
The zoo received an overwhelming response from residents of Jamshedpur and neighbouring areas, with more than 650 participants submitting over 1,900 name suggestions through WhatsApp and direct messages.
All three tiger cubs confirmed as females
Initially, the zoo invited name suggestions for both male and female cubs, as one of the three newborns was believed to be male.
However, determining the sex of newborn tiger cubs is difficult during their early stages, as their external genital characteristics are not sufficiently distinguishable.
Subsequent examination confirmed that all three cubs are females. Accordingly, the zoo revised the selection process to consider only female names.
Avani, Kaira and Shakti selected
After reviewing the suggestions received from the public, the zoo shortlisted three names: Avani, Kaira and Shakti.
Avani, meaning Earth, was suggested by three participants, while Kaira, meaning bright or radiant, received four suggestions.
Shakti, symbolising supreme feminine power, emerged as the most popular choice, with 14 participants suggesting the name.
The zoo will shortly contact the citizens whose suggestions have been selected and facilitate their recognition.
Tata Steel Zoological Park expressed its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the initiative and helped make it a success.
