PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Zoo has a brand new resident.
20-year-old Bornean Orangutan Kitra has given start to a brand new child.
The infant was born on Wednesday morning and is at the moment within the maternity den with its mom.
“We’re all fairly enthusiastic about it,” mentioned Kate Gilmore, who oversees the zoo’s primate space. “It’s nice to see Kitra taking such excellent care of her child. There’s nonetheless loads that might occur, so we’re being very cautious and giving her as a lot quiet time as attainable. However to date she appears to be taking to motherhood fairly nicely.”
Caregivers received’t know if the new child is a male or feminine for a couple of weeks.
As soon as the pair are feeling snug and wholesome, animal-care employees will decide whether or not they’re prepared for a public debut.
