ZooBorns — Staten Island Zoo
Sweet New Tamandua Born at Staten Island Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
The Staten Island Zoo recently announced the birth of its fourth baby Southern Tamandua.
Named “NJ” by keepers, the female was born on January 2 to mom, DJ, and dad, EJ. She weighed in at a mere 402 grams (about the same weight as a football). NJ is the fourth birth for the breeding Tamandua pair. Mom and baby will be off exhibit for bonding and to ensure the new little girl is growing big and...
- Tags: Anteater, Staten Island Zoo, Tamandua