The quadruplet clouded leopard cubs born one week ago at a zoo in Tacoma, Washington, are as adorable as they are rare.
The tiny cubs are so small they fit in the palm of a hand, tipping the scales at a whopping 10 to 12 ounces each. They were born to mother Chai Li and father Nah Fun at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, but once Chai Li demonstrated she would not care for them, experienced zookeepers stepped in, and the cubs are being fed and attended to around the clock. They won't be on display at the zoo until later this year, but viewers can bask in their cuteness by watching the video below. —Catherine Garcia
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