Three snow leopard cubs named in honour of their homeland

Three rare snow leopard cubs born recently at the Highland Wildlife Park by Kincraig have been named.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has said they are to be called Padme, Maya and Yashin, in tribute to the species’ native home across the Himalayas.

Chosen by two of the wildlife conservation charity’s donors, one of the females has been named Padme meaning lotus flower and the male Yashin meaning lightening bolt.

After a public vote hosted by long time RZSS supporters, People’s Postcode Lottery, the third cub has been named Maya, the name of Buddha’s mother.

Following their first health check earlier this month, the three cubs have regularly been spotted out of the cubbing den.

The cubs arrived at the end of May.

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