ADORABLE. Congrats, Kitra!
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Zoo has a new member of the primate family after an endangered Bornean orangutan gave birth., the zoo said the 20-year-old mom and her new arrival, who does not yet have a name, are doing well in their behind-the-scenes maternity den.
Kitra and her baby are off-view in a private maternity area to allow the new family a comfortable place to bond. The zoo said animal-care staff have taken a hands-off approach, but are closely monitoring the pair to make sure everything continues to go well.
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