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San Diego Zoo Welcomes First Steps of Sloth Bear Cubs

2/14/2025

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Two adorable sloth bear cubs have taken their first steps into the spotlight at the San Diego Zoo, joyfully bonding with their mother, Shala, since their December 2024 birth. As vulnerable natives of South Asia, these cubs symbolize hope for conservation efforts and research aimed at protecting their dwindling population from habitat loss and illegal hunting.

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Story summary

Two adorable sloth bear cubs have taken their first steps into the spotlight at the San Diego Zoo, joyfully bonding with their mother, Shala, since their December 2024 birth. As vulnerable natives of South Asia, these cubs symbolize hope for conservation efforts and research aimed at protecting their dwindling population from habitat loss and illegal hunting.