Edinburgh Zoo’s first baby sloth, Atty, has been born at the zoo, marking a milestone for Scotland and the global wildlife community. The male Linne’s two-toed sloth arrived on Monday, joining his parents, Feira and Nico, who are six years old. This event honors Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 last weekend (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3pww9g0p5o). Historically, Attenborough once stated he’d “undoubtedly be a sloth” if he had to be an animal for a day, describing it as a slumbering, upside-down creature. For the first six months, Atty will cling to his mother’s stomach, learning which leaves are safe to eat by sampling food directly from her mouth around two months old. Head keeper Jess Brown praised the birth as groundbreaking, highlighting its importance beyond the zoo. Visitors can explore the sloth house starting at 14:00 on Wednesday, while opening hours may vary over the coming weeks. The zoo remains hopeful, anticipating a successful experience for both the animals and visitors.
