Two rare Amur tiger cubs born to first-time parents at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul now bear the names Maks and Marisa, which carry special meaning for the critically endangered species also known as the Siberian tiger.

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory debuted Wednesday the names of two ferocious new faces. The twin cubs were born Aug. 29 as the first Amur tiger births at Como Zoo in more than 40 years. Longtime volunteers named them Marisa and Maks.

Como Zoo's newest residents finally have their names. The two critically endangered baby Amur Tiger cubs born on August 29th have been named Marisa and Maks.

Como Zoo has revealed the names of its twin Amur tiger cubs: Marisa and Maks. The twins were born on Aug. 29 and remain in a private maternity den with their mother. As previously reported, the cubs were born to parents Bernadette and Tsar as part of the Amur Tiger Species Survival Plan. Amur tigers are critically endangered.

Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul has named the two critically endangered Amur tiger cubs born at the facility this summer.