The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) announced Jan. 6 that two sloth bear cubs were born in their care Dec. 7 and will debut in an exhibit this spring. The ...

The cubs in their habitat at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Dec. 7, 2025. At birth, the cubs are hairless and their eyes remain closed. Photo credit: Smithsonian’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC, recently celebrated the birth of two ...

Talk about ending the year on a high note. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo closed out 2025 with a rare double dose of good news, welcoming two sloth bear cubs for the first time in more than a decade.

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Monday could bring damaging wind gusts, with some storms capable of producing 65 to 75 mph winds. Isolated tornadoes are also possible. by Ida Domingo WASHINGTON (7News) — The Smithsonian's National ...

The tiny cubs, currently off-exhibit, are expected to debut in Spring 2026. Mike Bock Nearly one month old, the two sloth bear cubs are shown resting in their den on Jan. 5, 2026. Zoo staff are ...