Fang Ye carefully removed the lid and set it aside gently, avoiding any loud noises that might disturb the little white tiger, which was still fast asleep.
The white fur of the baby tiger was adorned with ink and wash-like stripes, giving it an irresistible charm that held one's gaze. Looking closely, you could even see the faint rise and fall of its body as it breathed.
Fang Ye was smitten with the little white tiger from the moment he saw it!
He instinctively reached out to touch it, but just as his fingers were about to make contact, he stopped suddenly, realizing something.
He went to the bathroom, carefully applied soap to his hands, and then wiped them clean with a towel. With clean hands, he gently extended his fingers into the wooden box and softly stroked the back of the little white tiger, feeling the warmth of life it emanated.
The baby tiger continued to sleep, its eyes closed, and it tugged at Fang Ye's heartstrings with its innocence.
[Bengal Tiger: Unnamed
Age: 8 days (cub)
Mood: Deep sleep/calm]
Fang Ye gently moved his hand under the baby tiger's belly, supporting its hindquarters with the other hand, and cradled it carefully. "Based on visual estimation, your body length is about 40 cm, right? And you weigh around 1 kilogram?"
Fang Ye had to measure it accurately. Measuring tapes and electronic scales were tools commonly used in zoos, and he had them in his office.
Body length, in zoology, refers to the measurement of an animal's entire body length, from the tip of its nose to the end of its tail. There isn't a right or wrong way to measure it; it depends on the specific circumstances.
Fang Ye measured from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, stretching the tiger cub's tail straight. It measured 47 cm, slightly longer than he had visually estimated. The tail alone was 15 cm, which accounted for a third of its body length.
An adult tiger's tail was sturdy and powerful, serving both as a balance aid during movement and a formidable weapon for attacks. However, the little white tiger's tail was still weak and delicate, with the tip as thin as a chopstick.
Fang Ye placed a towel on an electronic scale and gently placed the baby tiger on it. It weighed 1330 grams, a healthy and normal weight for an 8-day-old Bengal tiger cub.
Fang Ye couldn't help but kiss the little white tiger on the forehead, a smile gracing his face. "You're such a cute little one. What should I name you?"
As he pondered names, he couldn't help but glance at the base of the tiger cub's tail. He decided to name it Dandan since it was a male tiger.
"For a male tiger, it should have a strong and masculine name. Thunder? Prestige? It's hard to decide... Maybe I should let the online community suggest names, but if I do, they'll probably come up with something overly creative."
Fang Ye was deep in thought when he heard a soft cry coming from the tiger cub in his arms. The cub's cries resembled those of a human baby, making soft, melodic sounds.
Looking down, he saw that the little white tiger had half-opened its eyes, gazing around with a look of confusion, as if searching for something. Its eyes had a blue-gray hue, appearing somewhat cloudy and unfocused.
Tiger cubs usually opened their eyes 8-10 days after birth, but at this point, their eyesight was still undeveloped, and they couldn't see much.
"What's the matter, little guy? Are you hungry?" Fang Ye asked, concerned.
The tiger cub made another weak "wow" sound, indicating its hunger.
Fang Ye immediately consulted the in-game interface for more information:
[Bengal Tiger: Unnamed
Mood: Urgent! Urgent!
Health status: Hungry, craving for milk. Suggested actions:
1. Find a medium-to-large breed of dog that has recently given birth, such as a shepherd, to serve as a gentle-natured foster mother for the cub.
2. Prepare formula milk for the cub at a ratio of 1 scoop of milk powder to 30ml of water for artificial feeding. It is recommended to use puppy goat milk powder, as it contains superior nutrition compared to human infant formula, providing essential nutrients such as protein, fat, taurine, and vitamin E for the young tiger's growth and development. Continuing to use infant formula may lead to significant hair loss.
3. Select a well-ventilated room with good exposure to sunlight as the nursery. Maintain the room temperature at around 28 degrees Celsius, and clean and disinfect the area daily.]
The suggestions were quite detailed, covering how to feed, care for the cub, and the necessary environmental conditions.
Fang Ye was relieved that he had the Observational Eye, which allowed him to access this information. There were numerous ways to raise a cub, and he wanted to ensure that the cub's diet and care were suitable. He also wanted to avoid any issues that could lead to hair loss, as mentioned in the suggestions.
"Thank goodness for the Observational Eye," Fang Ye thought. "It provides such valuable information. Without it, I might have made mistakes that could harm the little guy."
The panel for the baby tiger displayed a new message: "Ding! The host possesses a [Guardian Potion], which can be mixed with the cub's milk at a rate of 3ml per feeding to promote the healthy growth of the young tiger."
Fang Ye nodded in response. The Guardian Potion would help enhance the cub's immunity, especially at this early stage when it was most vulnerable.
In the meantime, Fang Ye called Blue Carp and said, "Hey, Luna, could you please go to the warehouse and get a bag of goat milk powder? And don't forget to bring a bottle."
"Okay," Luna replied, sounding puzzled. "Are there new cubs born at the zoo?"
she couldn't help but wonder. There were no pregnant animals at the zoo recently, so the appearance of a cub was a surprise.
Fang Ye also began to prepare some warm water to mix with the milk powder. He didn't need to boil the water but just heat it up slightly since it was already boiled earlier.
As the water warmed, he measured its temperature with his finger, ensuring it was neither too hot nor too cold.
"Little one, don't worry; I'll feed you in just a moment."
Fang Ye comforted the tiger cub, gently stroking its back.
However, the tiger cub, which had been quiet moments ago, suddenly became agitated. With a faint cry, it bit Fang Ye's finger.
"Click, click."
Its forehead bore the word "王" (King), and its face appeared quite serious as it sucked hard on Fang Ye's finger.
After a while, the tiger cub paused, but it couldn't find any milk. It was only a few days old, and its emotions weren't very developed yet. Otherwise, it might have been "suspicious of the tiger" due to the lack of milk.
"Wow, wow."
Desperate for milk, the baby tiger let out another hoarse cry.
Fang Ye couldn't help but smile and reassured the cub,
"Don't cry; I'll feed you soon!"
The adorable, helpless cries of the tiger cub melted Fang Ye's heart.