National Zoo Welcomes 2 Sloth Bear Cubs for the First Time in More Than a Decade

A pair of sloth bear cubs were born at Smithsonian's National Zoo last month, on Dec. 7, the zoo shared in a press release.
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Tiny Sloth Bear Cubs Are Stealing Hearts at the Smithsonian Zoo

For the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Christmas came early in 2025. Zookeepers were ...
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Meet the National Zoo’s Adorable 1-Month-Old Sloth Bear Cubs—the First Born There in More Than a Decade

Two sloth bear cubs were born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) on December ...

Two Rare Sloth Bear Cubs Are Born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., has welcomed two sloth bear cubs, marking the first time the zoo has had ...
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Smithsonian National Zoo Welcomes Sloth Bear Cubs

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born ...

Two sloth bear cubs born at National Zoo; father yet to be identified

Sloth bear cubs have been born at the National Zoo for first time in years. It is unclear which of the zoo’s two males is the ...
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Welcomes Two Sloth Bear Cubs

For the first time since 2014, keepers at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have ...

First sloth bear cubs in more than a decade born at DC's National Zoo

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is starting the new year with twice the excitement thanks to two sloth bear cubs.

A Beary Good Ending: Smithsonian Zoo Welcomes First Sloth Bear Cubs Since 2014 (PHOTOS)

Talk about ending the year on a high note.The Smithsonian’s National Zoo closed out 2025 with a rare double dose of good news ...
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Little Rock Zoo shares update on sloth bear cubs

The Little Rock Zoo’s newest sloth bear additions are growing up so fast. Zoo officials shared that Kayla the sloth bear’s ...
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Little Rock Zoo's sloth bear prepares to welcome cubs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Zoo made an exciting announcement on its Facebook page this morning — Kayla, the sloth bear, is expecting cubs and is due any day now! Zoo veterinarians confirmed ...
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Little Rock Zoo welcomes sloth bear cubs

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Little Rock Zoo announced Friday morning that Kayla, the sloth bear, has given birth to two healthy cubs. The Zoo announced on December 19 that Kayla was pregnant and expected ...