Samantha the Chimp at Rockhampton Zoo suffered the incident this afternoon after veterinarians were forced to perform a caesarean section around 1.30pm.
"We are heartbroken to share the news with you that Samantha's baby was delivered stillborn this afternoon," Rockhampton Zoo shared. "Zoo staff, working closely with veterinarians and a gynaecologist, made the difficult decision to step in and assist Samantha with the delivery of the baby. She underwent a caesarean section about 1:30pm, however the baby was deceased. He was a boy.Samantha is one of a number of chimps at the zoo, which also houses crocodiles, cassowaries, kangaroos, wombats and a number of reptiles and snakes.
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Poor soul😔
Í thought it was the newest female member of the Labour party. My sympathy for your loss
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