Indonesia, May 5 -- A conservation facility in Indonesia's Lampung Province has recorded a milestone in wildlife preservation with the birth of two Sumatran tiger cubs from parents that survived poachers' snares.

Lembah Hijau Conservation Institution commissioner M. Irwan Nasution said in Bandar Lampung on Monday the cubs were born on Feb. 14, 2026, marking the first ex situ birth in the province.

"This birth is deeply meaningful for us. The cubs were born to Kyai Batua and Sinta, both victims of poaching snares who now suffer permanent physical disabilities," Irwan said.

Kyai Batua, the male parent, was rescued by Bengkulu-Lampung Natural Resources Conservation Agency on July 2, 2019, after being found trapped in Batu Ampar Village, S...