Craig Saffoe, the creator of ‘Great Cats’ at the Smithsonian National Zoo, talks about how the lion cubs are cared for at the zoo. Saffoe is the curator, so he is responsible for the lions. By giving the cubs check-ups, veterinarians make sure the cubs are healthy: “Once they turn four weeks of age, we began with a very simple visual exam. Is everything in place? Do they have five digits on each paw? Or, are they in good health? Are they nice and clean? (1:24)” By providing cautious care, each lion cub will be able to grow up healthy and
Craig Saffoe, the creator of ‘Great Cats’ at the Smithsonian National Zoo, talks about how the lion cubs are cared for at the zoo. Saffoe is the curator, so he is responsible for the lions. By giving the cubs check-ups, veterinarians make sure the cubs are healthy: “Once they turn four weeks of age, we began with a very simple visual exam. Is everything in place? Do they have five digits on each paw? Or, are they in good health? Are they nice and clean? (1:24)” By providing cautious care, each lion cub will be able to grow up healthy and