Two sloth bear cubs are now exploring their habitat at the San Diego Zoo after spending their first two months bonding with their mother in a private den. The cubs, born December 6, 2024, to first-time mother Shala, made their public debut on February 14, 2025. “Bear-y exciting news,” announced the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via social media. “First-time mama Shala welcomed two sloth bear cubs in early December, and after several weeks bonding in their private den, the shaggy-haired sweethearts are making their debut.” These bears, despite common misconceptions, share no relation to tree sloths. “The species was … Continue reading San Diego Zoo’s Twin Sloth Bear Cubs Debut—Witness Their Unique Back-Riding Behavior