SNOW LEOPARDS - new born cubs at Marwell zoo

3 Snow Leopard cubs take their first ever walk outside after being let into the open for the first time since their birth 12 weeks ago. Part of the european Endangers species Breeding Programme EEP. The 3 new cubs, 1 male and 2 females are critically important to the breeding programme. Their mother Irina looks on as the cubs take their steps outside. It's the male who ventures out first. The two girls Kamala and Kitana watch from the entrance. Marwell Zoo is holding a competition to name the young male. www.marwell.org.uk/cubs