In Pictures: Adorable cubs venture out to mark International Tiger Day

Amur tiger cubs at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire have ventured outside with mum Naya.

The cubs are five weeks old, and the zoo said they have been emerging rarely during the day due to the heat - so visitors were in for a special treat to mark International Tiger Day.

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