ATLANTA — Zoo Atlanta is celebrating the arrival of a new furry face after a Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth named Nutella gave birth to her third baby with mate Cocoa.
Zoo officials announced that the baby sloth was born two weeks ago, marking another addition to the zoo’s animal family.
According to Zoo Atlanta, sloths have a gestation period of 11 to 12 months. The newborn arrived fully covered in fur, with open eyes and fully developed claws and teeth.
While zoo officials are excited about the newest arrival, visitors will have to wait a few months before seeing the baby in its outdoor habitat.
Because two-toed sloths are accustomed to warmer temperatures, Nutella and her baby will remain indoors throughout the colder months. The pair is not expected to make its outdoor debut until temperatures warm up in the spring.
In the wild, Hoffmann’s two-toed sloths face growing threats from illegal logging, habitat loss and electrocution when attempting to travel along power lines.
WSB Radio’s Ashley Simmons & Michelle Wright contributed to this story.