Snow leopard cubs get six-week check up

This is a warm fuzzy story for the weekend. The snow leopard cubs that were born at the Woodland Park Zoo just got their six-week checkup.

The zoo says the 7-pound boy and 6-pound girl (above) are playing, growing and starting to eat solid foods. Zookeepers say their favorite game right now is playing with mom’s tail. The public still hasn’t had their first glimpse of the playful cats, and the zoo plans to hold a public naming contest later this summer. By the way, the zoo is partnered with Seattle-based Snow Leopard Trust, which endeavors to save these endangered cats, care for them and conserve them in the wild. More information about the snow leopard’s conservation efforts here.