The furry newborn is reportedly healthy, as are its first-time parents. The cub is currently learning to walk and is sticking to its mother’s side outside of public view for now.
While the baby is just 6 pounds, sloth bears run up to 300 pounds, preferring to feast on things like termites, honey and fruit. The shaggy-coated sloth bear, which is native to India and Nepal, is considered a vulnerable species.
At this time, the new sloth bear is nameless and a public naming contest, which the zoo is fond of doing for its newborns, has no set date.
The zoo also recently welcomed a baby howler monkey and baby rhino, which are now on display.
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