Lion Cub Named After a Potato | Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh Zoo unveils the name of their newest lion cub: Kiazi, a Swahili word meaning “potato.” Born April 5th to first-time parents Scarlett and Hondo, this adorable little lioness made her public debut Monday — and despite the quirky name, she’s already stealing hearts. The zoo’s naming process involved over 1,000 suggestions, making this reveal both exciting and delightfully unexpected for fans. It’s a charming reminder of global connections — even if your favorite zoo lion turns out to be named after a spud. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71fecc97cd536317