Cologne Zoo on Thursday unveiled a giant anteater cub as its latest arrival.

The cub was born on August 28 and its sex has not yet been determined so as not to disturb the mother-child bond, according to the zoo.

The young animal usually makes itself comfortable in the out- and indoor enclosure on the back of its 6-year-old mother "Ibera."

The father is 14-year-old "Yavi" who lives separated from mother and child , because male giant anteaters can be very curious and therefore pose a threat to the young animal.

The giant anteater enclosure is located in the South America section of the zoo.

The little one drinks its milk from the teats located under the mother's armpits.

As soon as the mother stands up, the young animal takes its position on her lower back in front of the base of her tail and clings on tightly with its strong arms and claws, according to the zoo.

The coat patterns of the mother and young animal then blend together so that the young animal is barely visible.

Father “Yavi” is already a father of four – one of his sons has already made him a grandfather, according to the zoo.

Giant anteaters are an endangered species.

They are classified as "vulnerable" in their South American range on the IUCN Red List, according to the zoo.

AP video shot by Daniel Niemann