Snoot’s a boy! Health check reveals baby anteater is male

A health check at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo has revealed that three-month-old Snoot the giant anteater is a boy.

Snoot is naturally spending short periods of time away from his mum Gizmo, which has allowed keepers at the wildlife conservation charity to safely examine him for the first time.

Visitors can still spot Snoot hitching a ride on Gizmo’s back as the pair explore their hilltop habitat together.

Tickets to see Snoot and the anteater family can be booked online for a reduced rate. 

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