Baby Anteater, Rio, Rides Into Our Family

4,597 views · Published 20 September 2016 · 0:18 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Houston Zoo · 2016 · Pets & Animals

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Riding atop mom is Rio, a two-week-old giant anteater pup, born on September 3 to parents Olive and Pablo. Giant anteaters spend the first few weeks of life clinging to their mothers and will typically hitch a ride on mom’s back for almost 12 months.

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