Snow leopard makes a show

A RARE snow leopard cub, the first to be born at Chester Zoo in its 94-year history, has taken her first steps outside, as keepers reveal her name following thousands of public suggestions.

- By YASMIN AL-NAJAR Daily Post Reporter [e-mail]

Born to first-time parents Nubra and Yashin, the 10-week-old cub has spent her early weeks snuggled away in a secluded den with mum.

During this time, intimate moments captured on the zoo's 'den cams' quickly went viral, captivating animal lovers across the globe.

Now, for the first time, the female cub has ventured out to explore the zoo's Himalayan habitat - with zookeepers sharing images of her big moment.

After receiving thousands of name suggestions from zoo visitors and online followers around the world, conservationists have chosen the name Bheri.