The arrival of such a rare Bornean orangutan was 'incredibly special', Chester Zoo says.
The birth of a rare Bornean orangutan was a "positive step" for the protection of the highly threatened species, a zoo has said.
It comes as Chester Zoo unveiled the first images of the critically endangered orangutan born on 31 August. The zoo, which has not yet been able to establish its gender, is celebrating the arrival of another healthy Bornean orangutan on the planet.The International Union for the Conservation of Nature , lists Bornean orangutans as critically endangered in the wild, ranking them as one of the species which requires the highest conservation priority.
"The birth of an animal that's so rare is always something to celebrate and seeing the new baby in the arms of mum Sarikei is incredibly special," Mr Brayshaw, head of mammals, said. "She's a great mum and has spent the first few days cradling her baby closely, feeding it regularly and building close bonds - all the signs are great so far."
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