<p>A tiger gave birth to three cubs at the Bengal Safari Park near Siliguri in northern West Bengal, officials said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The tiger, named Rika, is doing well and so are the three cubs, they said.</p>.<p>They have been kept under close observation and away from the public view. Also, Rika is very protective of the cubs, officials said.</p>.<p>With the birth of the three cubs, the tiger population in the park rose to 13, they said.</p>.Delhi zoo celebrates first birthday of white tiger cubs.<p>The rise in the tiger population of the park is a testament to the conservation efforts, officials said.</p>.<p>Besides, a bear in the park also gave birth to a cub recently, they said.</p>.<p>Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick said work was also underway for a lion safari. </p>
<p>A tiger gave birth to three cubs at the Bengal Safari Park near Siliguri in northern West Bengal, officials said on Sunday.</p>.<p>The tiger, named Rika, is doing well and so are the three cubs, they said.</p>.<p>They have been kept under close observation and away from the public view. Also, Rika is very protective of the cubs, officials said.</p>.<p>With the birth of the three cubs, the tiger population in the park rose to 13, they said.</p>.Delhi zoo celebrates first birthday of white tiger cubs.<p>The rise in the tiger population of the park is a testament to the conservation efforts, officials said.</p>.<p>Besides, a bear in the park also gave birth to a cub recently, they said.</p>.<p>Forest Minister Jyotipriya Mallick said work was also underway for a lion safari. </p>