Three Chinese lion-tiger cubs have made it through the all important first-four months of life at Nanjing Zoo, it has been reported.

The "liger" cubs, born on May 4th this year, are Nanjing's first surviving tiger-lion cubs, according to Modern Express newspaper.

Both species are short in numbers worldwide, and the zoo is thrilled that they have managed to naturally breed the liger cubs.

Zoo keeper Zhu Jialin told Modern Express newspaper: "The first liger cub in China was born here in 2002, but only lived seven days. But we were determined to breed a lion-tiger or tiger-lion. So we raised four tigers and three lions together hoping they would eventually mate and breed."

Nanjing has plenty to offer explorers looking for an eastern adventure slightly off the beaten track, with the city being particularly known for its large artistic element, including the world-famous Jiangsu Province Kun Opera.

Visitors to the area will also be keen to visit the Purple Mountain scenic area, the Zhongshan Botanical Garden and the city's stunning presidential palace.

A major cultural and economic hub, Nanjing is listed as one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, and has a population of over seven million people.

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