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<\/p>\nThe Como Zoo says it has picked the name for its baby Hoffman’s two-toed sloth.<\/p>\n
Cusi (pronounced Koo-see) was born on May 6 and is “extremely active, as far as sloths go,” according to Zookeeper Em Brunmeier.<\/p>\n
The name Cusi is a Quechua word meaning “joy.” Hoffman’s two-toed sloths are native to parts of the Peruvian forest, where Quechua is spoken by many Indigenous communities. The zoo says nearly 70% of its staff voted for the name.<\/p>\n
According to the zoo, Cusi enjoys riding on mom Sago’s chest.<\/p>\n
“Cusi has become interested in solid foods at a remarkably young age and is constantly trying to sample whatever Sago is eating,” said Brunmeier. “One day it’s cherry tomatoes, the next it’s green beans. Every day seems to bring a new favorite.”<\/p>\n
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Cusi was born as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan breeding recommendation, which helps maintain a genetically diverse population in zoos.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cusi’s mom Sago is 7 years old, and dad Ziggy is 4 years old. The two arrived together at the zoo in 2023.<\/p>\n
Last year Sago suffered a heartbreaking loss, as she gave birth prematurely. That baby did not survive<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Zoo staff, however say, that Sago and Cusi are healthy and thriving.\u00a0<\/p>\n Staff still don’t know if Cusi is male or female, as determining the sex of a young Hoffman’s two-toed sloth takes time. The sloths show very subtle external differences and do not exhibit obvious sexual dimorphism at such a young age, according to the zoo.<\/p>\n “Cusi is looking very healthy and makes us smile every single day,” Brunmeier added. “Cusi is bold, curious, a little goofy, and becoming more adventurous all the time. We can’t wait for our guests to watch Cusi continue to grow.”<\/p>\n Guests can see Cusi and Sago in the primate building, where the pair shares a habitat with saki monkeys.<\/p>\n \n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n