One of Banham Zoo's three tiger cubs has died - just days after the Norfolk attraction welcomed the newborns with open arms.

Banham Zoo announced that three Amur tiger cubs had been born after mum, Mishka, gave birth on Monday, May 1.

In a tragic turn of events, one of the three cubs has died after 15 days.

Eastern Daily Press: The three tiger cubs captured shortly after their birth.The three tiger cubs captured shortly after their birth. (Image: Banham Zoo)

Banham Zoo said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that one of our three tiger cubs, born on May 1st, has sadly passed away.

"On May 7, our keepers discovered that one of the tiger cubs inside the den had sadly passed away.

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"The first eight weeks are incredibly risky for tiger cubs. Following a post-mortem, it was confirmed that the cub had struggled to suckle from Mishka.

"The two surviving cubs appear to be growing stronger and healthier with each passing day."

The cubs' famous father, Kuzma, who died in March this year, was Mishka's long-term mate.

Amur tigers are classed as endangered due to habitat loss and hunting, with only around 500 thought to be left in the wild.