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It s a girl: Sex of Hamilton Zoo s new baby chimp revealed
11 Jan, 2021 04:09 AM
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Hamilton s chimpanzee troop has a new member. Photo / Supplied
Waikato News
By: Danielle Zollickhofer
The chimpanzee troop at Hamilton Zoo has welcomed its seventh member after just being introduced to their upgraded enclosure.
Mama chimp Sanda delivered the girl overnight on December 17, only 24 hours after moving to their new outdoor enclosure. The chimp troop s newest member is still without a name.
Zoo director Dr Baird Fleming says: We were so over the moon with how wonderfully well the chimpanzees reacted to their new space. It s a really positive sign that Sanda felt so happy, healthy and safe in her new surroundings she was comfortable enough to deliver her baby.