A baby giant anteater that was born at the Miami Zoo has survived despite the odds after being rejected by its mother. The infant anteater, dubbed “Ziggy,” was abandoned shortly after birth by his mother, Laura, a 7-year-old anteater. Zookeepers found the baby left alone and cold on one of the coldest nights of the year. Fearing the worst, they rushed him to the animal ICU. But despite the odds being stacked against him, Zoo Miami told Daily Mail that Ziggy is thriving and growing stronger every day. Now almost a month old, Ziggy recovered under the careful watch of the animal health team, who took to tube-feeding him since he couldn’t be nursed by his mother. Later, the zoo tried to reunite the baby with his mother, but even though Laura allowed Ziggy to be placed on her back, she eventually showed signs of disinterest, and the team concluded …
Baby Giant Anteater Born at Miami Zoo Rejected by Mother, Survives Despite All Odds
January 2, 2021
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