Zoo expecting to add baby sloth next summer Cincinnati Zoo HEAD TOPICS
Zoo expecting to add baby sloth next summer
10/21/2022 12:36:00 PM Ohio zoo expecting to add baby sloth next summer
Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati Zoo Sloth
Source Cleveland 19 News
Ohio zoo expecting to add baby sloth next summer The Cincinnati Zoo says its two-toed sloth, Lightning, is expecting a baby. Share on LinkedInWXIXreports the zoo announced on Thursday that Lightning has been pregnant since September after spending time with longtime resident Moe, another sloth at the Cincinnati Zoo.“We waited several months before putting the sloth pair back together after Lightning delivered a stillborn baby last October,” Cincinnati Zoo’s zoological manager Julie Grove said. “They showed immediate interest in each other and did what we were hoping they would do!” Earlier this week, an ultrasound confirmed that there had been significant growth and fetal movement, according to scientists with the zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife.“Lightning is in good health, and we remain optimistic that she will deliver a healthy baby,” Grove said. “To ensure she gets plenty of rest and care, we will keep her behind the scenes until she gives birth. Visitors will see Lightning and baby next July if all goes well. Moe is in the Discovery Forest, and visitors can visit him during regular Zoo hours.” Read more:
Cleveland 19 News » Cincinnati Zoo expecting another baby animal in summer 2023 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s most iconic outfits 'Remarkable and special place' — Euclid Creek Reservation set to expand with greenway installment next summer Joni Mitchell to Make Official Concert Return Next Summer at Brandi Carlile's 'Echoes Through the Canyon' Who will replace Truss as UK prime minister Sunak Mordaunt Johnson
Liz Truss quit on Thursday after the shortest, most chaotic tenure of any British prime minister, forced out after her economic programme shattered the country's reputation for financial stability and left many people poorer. Read more >> Cincinnati Zoo expecting another baby animal in summer 2023The new baby animal is expected to be at the zoo in early summer. 7 of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s most iconic outfitsThe final girl of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' had a fun 90s wardrobe of cute baby tees and girly alt-Catholic fashions. 'Remarkable and special place' — Euclid Creek Reservation set to expand with greenway installment next summerThe rain and fall chill in the air couldn't dampen the excitement of something really cool on the way starting next summer in Euclid. Joni Mitchell to Make Official Concert Return Next Summer at Brandi Carlile's 'Echoes Through the Canyon'Legendary singer-songwriter to play first real concert in over 20 years on second night of Carlile’s fest at the Gorge in Washington state brandicarlile brandicarlile Bless Joni...she’s hanging in there! Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns of the Worst Recession in His Lifetime – Economics Bitcoin NewsJim Rogers expects the bear market to get much worse, adding that this recession will be the worst in his lifetime. inflation FRIENDS! Crazy returns in airdrop now 🎁 Guys!! Everyone should know this! The craziest airdrop is Live 💰 Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn WXIX reports the zoo announced on Thursday that Lightning has been pregnant since September after spending time with longtime resident Moe, another sloth at the Cincinnati Zoo.Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Zoo announced Thursday that they are expecting another baby animal, just months after Bibi had Fritz the baby hippo..EUCLID, Ohio — "This is truly a remarkable and special place in people's hearts here on the east side," said Brian M. “We waited several months before putting the sloth pair back together after Lightning delivered a stillborn baby last October,” Cincinnati Zoo’s zoological manager Julie Grove said. “They showed immediate interest in each other and did what we were hoping they would do!” Earlier this week, an ultrasound confirmed that there had been significant growth and fetal movement, according to scientists with the zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife. “We waited several months before putting the sloth pair back together after Lightning delivered a stillborn baby last October,” Cincinnati Zoo’s zoological manager Julie Grove said. “Lightning is in good health, and we remain optimistic that she will deliver a healthy baby,” Grove said. “To ensure she gets plenty of rest and care, we will keep her behind the scenes until she gives birth. (WXIX) Earlier this week, an ultrasound confirmed that there has been significant growth and fetal movement, according to scientists with the zoo’s Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife. Visitors will see Lightning and baby next July if all goes well. "It'll look like a seamless transition from this reservation and have what I call a bikeway, bike trail, all-purpose trail -- all the way from here into the lakefront," explained Zimmerman. Moe is in the Discovery Forest, and visitors can visit him during regular Zoo hours. “To make sure she gets plenty of rest and TLC, we are going to keep her behind the scenes until she gives birth.” The zoo says once the baby is born, it will latch onto Lightning and stay attached to her for 10-12 months. Copyright 2022 WXIX via Gray Media Group, Inc. Moe is in Discovery Forest and can be seen during regular Zoo hours. All rights reserved. Most Read . Lightning is expected to give birth in early summer, scientists said. Meantime, the phase two design is set to begin later this year.