ZooBorns — Langur Monkey
Blissful Winter Baby Boom at Columbus Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently announced the arrival of seven babies, representing three at-risk species, born in late January and early February. The new additions are: five Asian Small-clawed Otter pups, a Silvered Leaf Langur baby, and a Humboldt Penguin chick.
According to the Zoo, each new little one contributes to maximizing genetic diversity within their species and sustaining...
Rare Langur Swings Onto the Scene at Belfast Zoo
Posted by Chris Eastland on
A rare François’ Langur born in late 2017 has finally made his first appearance for visitors at Belfast Zoo.
This endangered primate was born on November 7, 2017 to mom, Nicoleen and dad, AJ, but spent most of his time clinging tightly to Nicoleen’s belly until just recently.
While adult François’ Langurs are black in color with striking white sideburns, infants are born with ginger fur and...
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Langur Babies Debut at Los Angeles Zoo
Posted by Chris Eastland on
The Los Angeles Zoowelcomed two bright orange male François’ Langur babies this summer. The first born was on June 23 to eight-year-old mother Vicki Vale and the second on July 12 to five-year-old mother Kim-Ly. The infants recently joined their mothers and 19-year-old father Paak in the outdoor habitat, a dense forest filled with tall trees and plenty of branches for climbing and swinging. The...
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London Zoo Welcomes First Birth at New Exhibit
Posted by Chris Eastland on
Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo are celebrating the arrival of the first Hanuman Langur born at the Zoo’s Land of the Lions exhibit.
Born to first-time parents Saffron and Rex after a 200-day gestation, the tiny female Hanuman Langur was spotted by zookeepers early in the morning on July 23.
Zookeeper Agnes Kiss said, “The first Hanuman Langur to be born to...
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