A zookeeper walks a young tiger on a leash in snowy People's Park in Jiaozuo, Henan Province on February 11. According to the man surnamed Hu who works at the park's zoo, the six-month-old tiger was born with stunted hind legs and is now able to walk after three months of persistent exercise. Photo: gmw.cn

Hu massages the legs of the tiger in People's Park, Jiaozuo, Henan Province. Hu said the feline was only capable of crawling and, at three months old, was discovered to have a calcium deficiency. Veterinarians advised Hu that massaging the cub's legs daily and making sure it received plenty of exercise would help build strength. Photo: Dahe Daily

Visitors take photos of the tiger in People's Park, Jiaozuo, Henan Province on February 11. A spokesman of the park said the zoo is licensed to breed tigers, a first-class national protected animal, according to the country's wildlife protection laws, and warned against raising exotic cats in private homes. Photo: gmw.cn

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