The first baby of the year born at Audubon Zoo, born January 8th, is a Giant Anteater. Apparently the baby will cling to mom Anita for nearly a year! The little anteater will not get a name until the zoologists determine its gender (which they should be able to do soon).

Giant Anteater and clinging baby, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2009-Jan-31
All photos © Amy Friends Stone and all rights reserved.
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