New baby sloth born at Stone Zoo 'closely attached to mom'
STONEHAM - There's an adorable new furry face at the Stone Zoo.
Zoo staff announced that a Linne's two-toed sloth was born on March 3 to parents Lunesta and Nero - their sixth child. They say the baby looks "strong and healthy" but will depend on its mother for a few months.
"Lunesta is an experienced mom and knows how to care for her growing family," assistant curator Pete Costello said in a statement. "We're excited for guests to watch the baby grow and settle in to the habitat. In the meantime, it will stay pretty closely attached to mom for a while."
The sloths are found in South America's tropical forests and spend just about their entire lives upside-down, holding onto branches with their claws. They can move quickly among branches but are slow and vulnerable once on the ground.
