Edinburgh Zoo welcomes second rare sloth bear

Posted 12 Dec 2025

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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo has welcomed a second male sloth bear, named Rajath.

Keepers from the wildlife conservation charity are giving the 15-year-old bear some time to settle in before introducing him to two-year-old Cipísek, who arrived at the zoo in July.

Lucky visitors might catch a glimpse of Raj as he explores his specially-designed habitat in the coming days.

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