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THE NEW 2020 MINI


 JOHN COOPER WORKS GP




























              Baby                          They are the newest additions





          Prowlers                          to the Association of Zoos and           Though still new, the babies
                                                                                     are beginning to show signs of
                                            Aquariums’ initiative known
                                                                                     individual personalities. One of
                                            as the Species Survival Plan
                                            (SSP). It is estimated fewer than        the females has become quite
                                                                                     cognizant of her mother’s feeding
                MOST CLUB BRAMAN MEMBERS    250 Malayan Tigers exist in the          times, while the other is mightily
              are already familiar with the long   wild; As a safeguard against the   independent. In contrast, the lone
              standing partnership between   extinction of the species, Api          male is extremely vocal, and rather
              Braman Motorcars and the Palm   and her cubs will help serve as a      demanding of Api’s attention on a
              Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.
                                            backup population should those
 Born for the racetrack.  In particular, Braman Motorcars   numbers dwindle too low.  regular basis.
              has been an ardent supporter
              and sponsor of the 13,000 square   Since their birth, the cubs have    Having remained closed as a safety
                                                                                     precaution for visitors and animals
 The third generation MINI JCW hardtop to wear the GP badge is an expression   foot Malayan Tiger habitat for the   been monitored closely, though   alike for the past several months,
 of pure racing passion that John Cooper would be proud of. In keeping with a   past six years. Loyal Club Braman   at a respectful distance so as to   the Malayan Tiger exhibit officially
 nod to our prestigious Monte Carlo win while updated for 2021, its sleek and   Magazine readers may even recall   encourage valuable bonding   opened back up to visitors on
                                            time between them and their
              last year’s Fall/Winter cover
                                                                                     September 8th. Those who can’t
 uncompromising design is a testament to the legends that came before.  model, the graceful and powerful   mother. Tigers are born blind,   wait to see the cubs in person can
              tiger, Api.                   and must reach several health            browse videos and photos now on
                                            milestones before they can be            Facebook and Instagram via the
              Since then, Api has enjoyed   separated for their first health         @PalmBeachZoo account.
              national attention with the   assessments and vaccinations.
 FOR THE DRIVE.  announcement of her pregnancy   All three finally received a clean
                                            bill of health during the first
              on the Today Show this past April,
              and the eventual arrival of her   week of July, with all nursing   Braman Motorcars encourages Club
              cubs hotly anticipated. Soon after,   well and weighing in around   Braman members to consider donating
              in May, Api and her mate Kadar   ten pounds each. To her credit,   to the continued success of this important
              welcomed three healthy baby tiger   Api remained completely calm
 BRAMAN MINI PALM BEACH  cubs to the world—two females,   one room over from where the   initiative at PalmBeachZoo.org/Cubs.

 2901 Okeechobee Blvd.   (561) 571-3083  and one male.  necessary procedures took place.
 West Palm Beach, FL 33409  BramanMINI.com
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