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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucinda Cameron

First baby sloth born in Scotland named in honour of David Attenborough

  • A Linne’s two-toed sloth was born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo on May 11, marking the first sloth birth in Scotland.
  • The baby sloth has been named Atty in honour of Sir David Attenborough, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8.
  • The name is a nod to Sir David's 2017 BBC interview where he expressed a desire to be a sloth for a day.
  • Atty will spend his first six months clinging to his mother, Feira, who is a first-time parent along with father Nico.
  • Visitors can see Atty and Feira in the sloth house from 2pm on Wednesday, May 13, though opening hours may vary.

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