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Sloth lovers rejoice, Denver Zoo is expecting!

The Denver Zoo announced on Friday that it is expecting a new addition later this year.

Sloths Charlotte and Elliot are going to have a baby. They were matched as part of the Species Survival Plan, a zoo spokeswoman said.

A delivery date has not been nailed down, but according to the Zoo, Charlotte is seven to 10 months pregnant, which means the baby could arrive anytime through late February.

Zoo-goers can visit Charlotte at the Bird World section of the Zoo.

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