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Nisha Sumatran Tiger

Discussion in 'New Zealand' started by Kiwi_Rena, 3 Nov 2021.

  1. Kiwi_Rena

    Kiwi_Rena New Member

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    Hello,

    I am not sure if this is okay or not but I am trying to find any and all resources (images, video etc) of Nisha, the sumatran tiger. I believe she was brought to Auckland zoo in 1999 and she unfortunately passed away in 2006. I am trying to find all references of her for a tattoo.

    Thank you in advance if anything can be provided.
     
  2. Zoofan15

    Zoofan15 Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Nisha was born Wellington Zoo in December 1996 and arrived at Auckland Zoo in 1998 (along with her sister, Malu, who was sent to Perth Zoo in 1999). Nisha died in May 2006 aged nine years.

    Nisha and her siblings were the first litter of Sumatran tigers born in New Zealand. Their parents were Jambi (1988-2001) and Cantic (1992-2013).

    Nisha descends from the Nico/Meta dynasty and was a member of the second generation of Sumatran tigers born in Australasia.

    Nisha had nine nieces and nephews (five surviving).

    There’s a nice photo of her here: Auckland Zoo Tiger Nisha Dies | Scoop News