First polar bear cub born in UK in 25 years

LONDON, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- A polar bear cub was born in Britain for the first time in 25 years at a Scottish animal park, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) said on Wednesday.

The mother bear, Victoria, is one of three adult polar bears, gave birth at the Highland Wildlife Park at Kincraig, near Aviemore, the RZSS said.

Staff confirmed the birth after hearing "high-pitched sounds" made by the cub from Victoria's maternity den just before Christmas, the RZSS said, adding that they hailed the "outstanding achievement."

However, they warned the first three months are perilous.

The last polar bear cubs born in the UK were twins at Flamingo Land in Yorkshire on Dec. 8, 1992. Enditem