Lake Superior Zoo unveils two new species

DULUTH, Minn. – The Lake Superior Zoo is unveiling three new animals.

Koto and Mahaka are fossa brothers.

Fossa are sleek and curious carnivores native to Madagascar.

These animals are also agile and intelligent.  They can even climb down trees headfirst, which is a rare trick for mammals.

They were last at the Abilene Zoo in Texas.  Koto and Mahaka are currently the only brother pair of fossa in any North American zoo.

There are only 32 fossae in 19 AZA-accredited zoos.

Also debuting is Danny the Capybara.

The Capybara is one of more than 200 animals the Lake Superior Zoo animal care team rescued from SeaQuest Roseville when they closed due to bankruptcy earlier this year.

Capybaras are the world’s largest rodent and hail from South America.

Danny is currently living with the kangaroos and wallabies at the Australia building.

The animals are slated to make their debut at a special zoo members only event Wednesday, June 4.