Endangered Bornean Orangutan Baby Born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida. The baby was delivered by cesarean section and weighs just over three pounds. The mother is recovering from surgery and will be reunited with the baby soon. Bornean orangutans are critically endangered.

An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida .

The mother, Luna, is recuperating from surgery and will be reunited with the baby once she is stabilized. A newborn female endangered Bornean orangutan that was delivered by cesarean section on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Tampa, Florida.Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan, which focuses on managing threatened populations and educates visitors about the animals.Credit: AP

Endangered Bornean Orangutan Baby Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Florida Cesarean Section Critically Endangered

 

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