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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 delighted to welcome two new arrivals—sloth bear cubs, born in an off-exhibit ...
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Welcomes Two Sloth Bear Cubs

The cubs in their habitat at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Dec. 7, 2025. At birth, the cubs are hairless and their eyes remain closed. Photo credit: Smithsonian’s ...
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Tiny Sloth Bear Cubs Are Stealing Hearts at the Smithsonian Zoo

Two sloth bear cubs were born at the Smithsonian National Zoo on December 7, 2025. It is the first time in 12 years that sloth bear babies are present at the zoo. The birth is part of the Association ...
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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Welcomes Two Sloth Bear Cubs

The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...