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Zara: First Female Sloth Bear Boosts Genetic Diversity

11/6/2025

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Zara, first female Indian sloth bear in over 40 years, arrived at Lincoln Zoo from Singapore Zoo.
She joins European Endangered Species Programme to boost genetic diversity by pairing with Randhir, a male sloth bear from Germany.
She traveled 16 hours to reach Lincoln on October 25.
The species faces habitat loss and poaching, with under 20,000 globally.
MP Sir Edward Leigh supported her transfer by aiding health certification amendments.

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Zara, first female Indian sloth bear in over 40 years, arrived at Lincoln Zoo from Singapore Zoo.
She joins European Endangered Species Programme to boost genetic diversity by pairing with Randhir, a male sloth bear from Germany.
She traveled 16 hours to reach Lincoln on October 25.
The species faces habitat loss and poaching, with under 20,000 globally.
MP Sir Edward Leigh supported her transfer by aiding health certification amendments.