The Central Coast Zoo's newest resident— a baby mongoose lemur named Koba— is now on display in Atascadero.

The City of Atascadero and the Central Coast Zoo announced Koba's arrival on Wednesday, adding that the baby lemur was born on July 4.

Koba, who officials say was named after a traditional peanut dessert in Madagascar, is now starting to explore the habitat and can be seen by zoo visitors.

According to zoo officials, the baby’s sex is not yet known; however, zookeepers will be able to tell in the coming weeks, as mongoose lemurs develop distinct beard colors – males have reddish-orange beards, while females remain white.

Koba joins older brother Ravi, who was born at the zoo last year—one of just three mongoose lemurs born in the country at the time, according to the City of Atas

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