There is a lot to be happy about at Zoo Miami as a nearly two-month old lion cub, which faced many challenges after its birth, makes some big improvements. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Lion Cub A
The lone male lion cub was born on December 15th, 2013 but had some health issues. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Lion Cub C
Soon after it was born to first time mother, “Asha,” the cub began to lose weight and faced several bacterial infections. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Lion Cub D
However, thanks to the dedicated efforts of zoo staff, the cub is now thriving and its prognosis for long-term survival is good. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Lion Cub F
Roar! The unnamed cub will remain off exhibit with its mother for several weeks with the hope of introducing it to the rest of the pride in the future. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Spider Monkey Baby A
In another part of the zoo, a black handed spider monkey baby turned four months old Monday and can now be regularly seen on exhibit with its mother. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Spider Monkey Baby B
These threatened primates are found throughout much of Central America where they live in a variety of tropical forests feeding on primarily fruit. They have extremely long arms and legs as well as a prehensile tail that works like a fifth appendage. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Spider Monkey Baby D
This little female is the 5th spider monkey to be born at Zoo Miami. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Nyala Baby A
The most recent birth at Zoo Miami was a female Nyala which was born on Wednesday, February 5th. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Nyala Baby B
The newborn weighed approximately 13 pounds and appeared to be in general good health during its neonatal exam. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)
Nyala Baby C
If all continues to progress normally, the baby should be out on exhibit by sometime in mid February. The Nyala is a relatively common antelope found in lowland woodlands and dense thickets of Southern Africa. (Source: Ron Magill/Zoo Miami)