- Snow leopard gives birth to two cubs at Seneca Park Zoo

There is a little more snow in Rochester but this time it is warm, fuzzy and adorable.

The Seneca Park Zoo announced the birth of two snow leopard cubs on Monday. The babies were born to Timila, who is a first-time mom.

Timila was a bit nervous but delivered one cub, whose gender is not yet known, in her maternity den and a male cub in her outdoor habitat, according to a press release from the office of Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo.

Timila is caring for the cub that was born indoors. The male cub born outdoors was taken by Seneca Park Zoo Animal Care staff to the on-site animal hospital. He appears strong and healthy but faces a long road ahead, says the county.

The zoo's staff will attempt to return the male cub to Timila in hopes that she will accept him back into her care.  Mother and child are bonding in seclusion at the zoo as Timila will remain in her off-exhibit maternity den with the other cub. READ MORE