1、Click Here for Support with using Interactive PDFsDaily NewsA baby Linns two-toed sloth has been born at Dudley Zoo.Keepers were“thrilled”to discover the“lovely surprise”when the baby was born on 4th April.They have lots to celebrate as it is the first sloth born in the zoos 85-year history!The baby
2、s parents are three-year-old Flo and six-year-old Reggie.Keepers suspected that Flo was having a baby in her first few months of pregnancy.Richard Brown works at Dudley Zoo.He said,“Unlike other species,it was difficult to guess if Flo was pregnant.Gestation is typically around six months long,but o
3、ver recent weeks keepers began to notice movements in Flos stomach.”Keepers confirmed that Flo was pregnant and were keeping a close eye on her.That is why they were shocked to discover that the baby had been born without them noticing.Richard went on to say,“The baby seems healthy and alert as it s
4、nuggles up to mum,who is doing wonderfully and taking first-time motherhood in her stride,while dad,Reggie looks on proudly!”Flo arrived at the zoo in August 2020 to join Reggie as part of a breeding programme and the efforts have paid off!Even though Linns two-toed sloths are not endangered,their n
5、umbers are decreasing due to habitat loss.Its been quite a year for new arrivals at Dudley Zoo.Two baby black swans have recently hatched at the zoo and baby giant anteater Gizmo was born at the zoo in January.Illustration:Flo and her baby.Glossarysuspected Had an idea but werent certain.gestation T
6、he time it takes the baby to develop before being born.breeding To produce babies.endangered Numbers decreasing and at risk of becoming extinct.Animals UK News 21st April 2022What are Linns two-toed sloths?Linns two-toed sloths are one of six species of sloths.Just like the Hoffmanns sloth,they have
7、 two claws on their arms,which can grow up to 7.5cm long.All other species have three claws.They use their claws to live upside down in the trees of tropical rainforests in Central America and northern South America.Linnes sloths can grow between 54-88cm in length and live for up to 40 years.Baby Sl
8、oth Born at Dudley Zoovisit Questions1.What species of sloth has just been born at Dudley Zoo?2.In your own words,explain why the arrival of the baby sloth is good news.Explain your answer.3.Read this sentence:Flo“is doing wonderfully and taking first-time motherhood in her stride.”What is meant by
9、the phrase in her stride?(tick one)Not coping well.Taking big steps.Dealing with it well.Finding it difficult.4.Write the correct letter in each box to match up and complete the sentences.One has been done for you.FloA.works at Dudley Zoo.ReggieB.is the baby sloths mother.Richard BrownA.C.is the baby sloths father.GizmoD.is the name of the baby anteater.5.How do you think keepers at Dudley Zoo felt when they confirmed that Flo was pregnant?Explain your answer.6.Summarise the information in the article using 15 words or fewer.Baby Sloth Born at Dudley Zoovisit
