Mar 23, 2026
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is mourning the loss of a baby sloth that was born on March 6 in Colorado Springs.The zoo says after nearly 48 hours of around-the-clock care, the baby sloth passed away Sunday morning.According to the zoo, the first months of an animal's life are delicate despite human care. According to the Species Survival Plan, the sloth infant mortality rate is around 40% before the age of one.The zoo says the baby's mom, Aysan, received an examination over the weekend and she seems to be in good health. They say her care team will keep a close eye on her._______Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. ...read more read less
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