The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums
Akida, Wellington Zoo’s baby chimpanzee, turned 8 months old in time for World Chimpanzee Day on July 13th, and his confidence has been growing each day (his ears have been growing too). Last week he took his first solo steps, although mama Sally didn't let him stray too far.
UPDATE: Chimpanzee Stevie is now 10 weeks old, 6lbs. and thriving at Zoo Knoxville. She is beginning to crawl, working on sitting up and getting her first tooth any day now! A team of expert caregivers are still caring for her around the clock until she reaches a more independent stage to reunite with the troop. She spends face time with the other chimpanzees daily at Chimp Ridge.
A female West African chimpanzee was born in Beekse Bergen. This species is endangered in the wild.
"Both the young and mother Anne Clara are doing well," says head zookeeper Kris Jansen. It is currently unknown who the father is. Jansen: “Just like in the wild, there are also several adult males and females living in our groups. There are several fertile males in the group and these animals do not have a permanent partner. DNA analysis should therefore show who the father is in the future.”
We love watching 1-year-old Maisie and male chimp Alex play and interact at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Visit the Youtube Playlist below for more Maisie Moments!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFSD8pCtwrSX260FPT6oJ0bXlE1QFAMlR
Djibril, the “adopted” chimpanzee at Spain’s BIOPARC Valencia has turned 3 years old.
His story began at BIOPARC Fuengirola where, after being rejected by his mother, the park team had to intervene to save his life.
His valuable genetics motivated an important international operation of the conservation program of this endangered species.
With this objective, Djibril moved to BIOPARC Valencia. After a long process and a lot of care, he managed to integrate into the group of chimpanzees.
At first he was shy and insecure and the technical staff remained alert because each step was a new challenge.
But soon Djibril became one of the family, and now he plays with his "brother" Coco.
It’s a happy ending for Djibril and a reason for hope for the preservation of chimpanzees.
At just 3 weeks old, she is thriving! Zoo Knoxville Chimpanzee Infant Stevie is currently receiving around the clock keeper care from 10 expert primate care givers.
She is meeting all of her milestones and eating on demand. Each day consists of bottles, weight and temperature checks, and outdoor time. She also is slowly being reintroduced to the troop who see her daily.
Zoo Knoxville’s goal is to reintroduce her to the troop, beginning with the other females. This will require waiting until Stevie is more mobile in the coming months and training the other females to help care for her.
Can We See the baby?
We currently have no scheduled viewing times for guests to see Stevie. Providing the best care for all of the chimpanzees in our troop will continue to be Zoo Knoxville’s top priority. Chimpanzees are an Endangered species, and being driven to extinction by habitat loss, disease, and their biggest threat, illegal poaching. Zoo Knoxville is working in partnership with 32 other zoos accredited by @zoos_aquariums to ensure a healthy population remains as hope for the future. #wildlyfun #knoxville #chimpanzee #zookeepers #alwayscaring
Binti, a 37-year-old chimpanzee, gave birth on Friday, April 22, to a healthy female. Binti experienced some complications with the birth and needed medical intervention to address a retained placenta. Thanks to the quick action of her caretakers and the veterinary team from the UTCVM-University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Binti is recovering well. While she is getting her strength back, the infant is being cared for round-the-clock by the Great Apes team and is healthy and thriving.
Grooming is very important in chimpanzee life. Chimps learn how to groom at an early age, and use it as a way to form and maintain social bonds with one another.
When Maisie was being hand-raised by Maryland Zoo’s care team (Maisie Playlist linked below), they made it a priority to ‘groom’ her so she could learn and get used to the behavior. Now, Maisie is seen regularly grooming and getting groomed within the troop!
More On Maisie!: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFSD8pCtwrSX260FPT6oJ0bXlE1QFAMlR
ZooBorns readers know ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen has had quite a roster of new babies born lately. On the 25th of February, in the early hours of the morning, chimp Jahaga gave birth to a baby as well! Mother and child are doing well. Little one clings to mother Jahaga's tummy and is being taken good care of by her.
TONS OF PICS BELOW THE FOLD!
Maryland Zoo’s Chimpanzee Trio is at it again. Time for tumbling, fumbling, and slumbering with baby chimps Maisie, Lola & Violet. 🐵
Learn more about Maisie’s Journey in the playlist below:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFSD8pCtwrSX260FPT6oJ0bXlE1QFAMlR