Reid Park Zoo is welcoming a new addition to its facility.
The zoo tweeted a picture of a baby tamandua Friday morning, born Aug. 31.
It's a boy! We are happy to announce a baby tamandua was born on August 31 at Reid Park Zoo. Learn more here: https://t.co/Ghy9OebhSF pic.twitter.com/PF1FQOCnfI
— Reid Park Zoo (@ReidParkZoo) September 7, 2018
Caretakers haven't decided a name yet. They say tamanduas roam savannahs and jungles, using their long tongues to eat termites and ants from their mounds.