Birth Of Baby Sloth Celebrated At Hattiesburg Zoo
July 29, 2022
A sloth family gave birth to a healthy baby boy earlier this month at the Hattiesburg Zoo in Mississippi.
Hattiesburg Zoo / Facebook
The Linnaeus sloths took their grand, old time announcing their latest addition to the family.
On July 5, the zoo's female, two-toed sloth, Mo, gave birth to a boy that was dubbed Lumpawaroo, a name almost immediately shortened to "Lumpy."
Hattiesburg Zoo / Facebook
Lumpy is Mo's third live birth at the Hattiesburg Zoo. He weighed 626 grams (1.4 lbs) at birth.
He joins his older sisters, Maple and Mochi, and father Chewbacca (Chewy).
Hattiesburg Zoo / Facebook
Baby Lumpy and Mommy Mo will be on display for the first time Saturday, July 30th.
Hattiesburg Zoo / Facebook
Dogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious
Kitties for Sale: How to Choose a Healthy, Happy Kitten
25 Unforgettable Things to Do in Chicago
Small Acts of Kindness That Change a Stranger’s Entire Day
A Man Thanked the Voice of Mario for His Childhood. Charles Martinet’s Response Was Beautiful
Construction Crew Rescues Kitten From Excavator, Then Gives Her a Job
She Had Only 5 Years to Live, Until Her Dog Refused to Leave a Stranger Alone
Two Goats Escape Their Yard and Decide to Catch the Morning Bus
Meet Otter, the Kitten in the Tiny Helmet
Single Dad Adopts Girl with Down Syndrome
This Dog Was Banned From a Store for Stealing. The Day He Returned, He Stole Again
