Giant anteater born at Miller Park Zoo

Baby giant anteater born at Miller Park Zoo

Giant anteaters are native to Central and South America. Their populations are listed as vulnerable, one step above endangered.

Giant anteater born at Miller Park Zoo

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Miller Park Zoo was excited to announce that a giant anteater was born in the Zoo on June 16. The zoo's veterinary team was monitoring the female anteater named "Chili," and determined she was pregnant after an ultrasound, Zoo Director Jay Pratte said. The baby anteater was found clinging to its mother when zoo staff arrived on June 16. Both Chili and the baby have been under constant observation since, and have b…