Baton Rouge Zoo names first jaguar cub in 20 years "Lacumba III" after university mascot.

The Baton Rouge Zoo has named its first jaguar cub born in over 20 years "Lacumba III," after Southern University's mascot. The name was chosen through a public contest and honors Louisiana's heritage. Lacumba III, considered a milestone for the zoo, will debut in spring 2025. Funds from the naming contest support jaguar conservation and zoo animal welfare.

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