One of the first baby sloths born in Britain has been named after Sir David Attenborough.
The honour follows the national treasure’s 100th birthday, which he celebrated last week (8 May).
The male Linne’s two-toed sloth was born to first-time parents Feira and Nico.
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Keepers at Edinburgh Zoo dubbed the baby Atty after the veteran broadcaster and environmentalist.
Atty is the first sloth ever born in Scotland.
In 2017, Sir David Attenborough told BBC News if he had to be an animal for a day he would undoubtedly be a sloth.
He said: “You know, hanging about upside down, you’ve nothing to do, in fact sleeping most of the time.”
For the first six months of his life, Atty will grip tightly to mum Feira’s stomach and will soon begin learning which leaves are safe to eat by sampling food directly from her mouth, as reported by Whats The Jam.
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“This is groundbreaking not just for Edinburgh Zoo, but for Scotland,” said Jess Brown, head keeper.
“Seeing a sloth baby clinging to mum for the very first time has been so special for the whole team and we can’t wait for visitors to see little Atty.
“He is already showing plenty of personality and visitors might spot a tiny face peeking out from mum’s fur.
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“Nico and Feira are both beautiful animals and a fan-favourite with our visitors so we’re confident he’ll be a big hit.”
Mum and baby are currently resting in their enclosure at the zoo.
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