ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Zoo has announced the names of the sand cat kitten triplets that were born in May. More than 15,000 responses were sent in and the winning names are Amira, Cleo and Jabari. The two girls Amira and Cleo, both have names reflecting royalty. The boy is Jabari, which is also an Arabic name meaning “brave/fearless.”Credit: North Carolina Zoo Credit: North Carolina Zoo Credit: North Carolina Zoo Amira, Cleo and JabariThe kittens were born to first-time mother Sahara, 3, and father Cosmo, 9. Sand cats are rarely sighted in the wild due to being nocturnal in nature as they hunt at night to avoid the desert heat and live in remote landscapes.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 08, 2023 12:42 UTC