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Fur scarf
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Antares: At the Berlin Zoo, Germany.
Antares, the Siberian tiger cub, also known as Amur tiger cub, appeared to the media recently at the Berlin Zoo, Germany. The cub was born on June 23 this year. Amur tigers are the biggest among tigers. They live in a harsh environment and extremely cold temperatures. Their body is well-adapted to the cold climate. Amur tigers have other “built-in” ways to conquer cold. They have a layer of fat (on their flanks and belly) that helps protect them from the elements. Their coats help too; their fur is thick and long, especially during the cold winter months. And like most tigers, Amur tigers have a ruff of fur around their neck. This “scarf” is more developed in Amur tigers than in any other subspecies. And they also have “snow boots” — extra fur on the paws to protect them from the cold.
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