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How to make tigers angry – dunk them in water

Male Sumatran tiger cub Bandar crawls out of a moat at the Smithsonian National Zoo after a swim test.
Male Sumatran tiger cub Bandar crawls out of a moat at the Smithsonian National Zoo after a swim test.Gary Cameron / Reuters

Two Sumatran tiger cubs born Aug. 5 took a swimming test to show their ability to keep their heads above water, navigate the shallow end of the moat, and climb onto dry land.  The cubs had to pass before they could go on exhibit at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. At least one of the cubs didn’t look too happy about the experience. The two will be on public display Nov. 18.