Aardvarks are born hairless with wrinkly, pink skin and floppy ears.
Since the cub is now five-weeks-old, her skin is smooth with tall ears, and she is now sporting the typical pig-like snout.
Aardvarks are native to sub-Saharan Africa and their name is derived from Afrikaans which translates to"earth pig." Aardvarks are classified as a species of least concern but are currently at risk due to human population growth causing loss of habitat and hunting, according to the zoo. The cub and her mom will remain off-view for about two months until they bond. Guests may see them during a wildlife presentation at the Africa Rocks stage, the zoo said.
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