Giant Anteater Born at Zoo Miami

Sometime during the early morning hours of December 8th, Laura, a 7 year old female giant anteater at Zoo Miami whose birthday happens to fall on the same day, gave birth to what is believed to be a male baby. Unfortunately, this happened to be one of the coldest nights of the year in Miami and the newborn was found abandoned in the corner of its holding area, weak and cold. Upon discovery, it was immediately transported to the zoo hospital where the animal health team placed it into intensive care. Though there was significant doubt that the newborn would survive, it slowly started to become more responsive after being heated up and receiving fluids. Zoo keepers were able to collect natural milk from the mom which was supplemented with a formula substitute and was initially administered directly into the infants stomach through a tube that was carefully inserted through the mouth. Once the baby regained some strength over the first 48 hours, an attempt was made to reintroduce it to its mother. Thou