Taronga Zoo Director and Chief Executive, Cameron Kerr, today announced the birth of a tiny male Western Lowland Gorilla at Taronga Zoo.
The baby boy heralds the beginning of a second generation of Western Lowland Gorillas in the Zoo’s successful conservation breeding program.
The young infant has been named Mjukuu, which means ‘grandchild’ or ‘second generation’ in Swahili.
This is the first baby sired by Taronga’s new Silverback, Kibali, who arrived at the Zoo in 2013 from France after a global search by keepers and curators to follow retiring Silverback, Kibabu.
The mother, Mbeli, was also born at Taronga in 2003.
This is so beautiful Annie. got to be a fav. Someone who David used to work with, who was also a devoted 'Christian' said to David that animals don't have emotions and they don't have souls. How can anyone say that when you see a photo like this. The chap in question was a bit of a moron though. In fact he was a lot of a moron, ha ha. Hope he doesn't do 365 because he will know who he is as I told him he was a moron. hahhahaha.
@onewing HAHAHAHAHA oh Babs you have no idea how this cracked me up - the fact you called him a moron so he knows made me double over - all the animals have souls and I have seen a range of emotions displayed - some "Christian" he is - oops hope he doesn't see this since he knows who he is HAHAHAHAHAHA
It amazes me some of the stupid things I hear people say while I am loitering at the zoo ( see above for that reference LOL )
@kathiecb thanks Kathie - I was chuffed to see them - saw the male too but he was more elusive - did get a pic so will post some more soon.
Hope all is ok with you and your family and you have a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas
How cool are you!!!??? This is fantastic. Please accept my apology on behalf of devoted Christians for saying such a ridiculous, horrid thing. Animals are filled with emotion and intelligence and have been some of my best friends! Jesus is NOT like that.
@creativeaddict Thanks Laur for your lovely comment. My remark about the chap in question wasn't aimed at Christians generally, just morons and I think he was born a moron. It was just that he preached Christianity but didn't appear to be a good Christian himself. @annied Hope no Christians were offended by my remark. When I see a photo as beautiful as this one which shows true emotion, I do question where his beliefs are coming from.
@onewing it was obvious to me it was the fact he was a moron claiming to be Christian but not thinking or behaving like one - I don't believe anyone could be offended by you Babs unless it was intended hahaha
OMG....this is so gorgeous Annie,makes me want to be friends with tham.
I would love to cuddles a baby Gorilla.
A definite fav. :)
Merry Christmas Annie to you & your family.xx
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It amazes me some of the stupid things I hear people say while I am loitering at the zoo ( see above for that reference LOL )
Hope all is ok with you and your family and you have a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas
I would love to cuddles a baby Gorilla.
A definite fav. :)
Merry Christmas Annie to you & your family.xx