Move Aside Moo Deng Meet Ava: Thailand Latest Sensation

Thailand is on a roll with its volley of cute baby animals. However, it seems Moo Deng has to share her spotlight with Ava, a golden tabby tiger cub from Chiang Mai Night Safari

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Ava is a rare breed of tiger known as a golden or strawberry tiger. Her unique and beautiful mane is a result of recessive genes, which makes them extremely rare. In fact, not more than 100 of them are believed to exist in the entire world

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It's almost hard to believe that Ava is only a cub. She and her sister, Luna, were born in 2021 and are only three years old. But photos posted by the zoo of Ava with a zookeeper show her tremendous size

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Her beautiful fur and her innocent- looking expression, make her look like an overgrown kitten

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Even though it wouldn't be desireable to be trapped in close proximity with the tiger cub, the internet is reeling at her cuteness, with many comments like "If not friend, then why friend shaped?"

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Much like Moo Deng over at Khao Kheow Zoo, Ava and her sister Luna can be visited at Chiang Mai Night Safari

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