Photos Capture Rare Giant Anteater Pup Born in UK Park Riding on Mum’s Back

Photos Capture Rare Giant Anteater Pup Born in UK Park Riding on Mum’s Back

These cute pictures show a rare giant anteater pup riding on its mother’s back, after being born at a UK wildlife park last week.

Named Antony, it was born to a mating pair of anteaters at Cotswold Wildlife Park in West Oxfordshire, England—and is the third breeding success for the parents since their arrival in 2010.

And the birth surprised caretakers just days before World Anteater Day, November 19.

The park is just one of only two collections in the UK to have bred giant anteaters in the last 12 months.

Senior mammal keeper Jenni Maxwell discovered the new pup during her morning keeper duties.

“Zeta very proudly sat up in her bed at 7am on Sunday morning and lifted her tail to show off her newborn pup.

“She is a brilliant mother, is very patient, and allows the youngster to climb onto her back before making her way out of bed.

Photos Capture Rare Giant Anteater Pup Born in UK Park Riding on Mom’s Back