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Monarto Safari Park First Chimpanzee born at Monarto

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Nisha, 22 Aug 2012.

  1. Nisha

    Nisha Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Birth took place in the early hours of 21st August: So far unsexed

    Monarto Zoo announces birth of its first baby chimpanzee | News.com.au
     
  2. Steve Robinson

    Steve Robinson Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Now, that is good news!
     
  3. boof

    boof Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    ell done to everyone involved at monarto.
     
  4. Jabiru96

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    Hopefully Totsi is the father....
     
  5. Nisha

    Nisha Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    The baby has now been confirmed as a female. So far so good for mother and daughter....
    Chimp Infant Update -
     
  6. Jabiru96

    Jabiru96 Well-Known Member

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    There is also a public naming competition running (unusually) through A Current Affair Adelaide.
     
  7. marmolady

    marmolady Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Zombi's infant has been named 'Zuri' which means 'beautiful'.
     
  8. marmolady

    marmolady Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    Monarto Zoo recently celebrated Zuri's first birthday.
    Happy 1st birthday Zuri | Photos | Crookwell Gazette

    I don't think it's been announced yet who the father is (it will be either Tsotsi or Sandali). Presently, one of the females, Soona, is off contraceptives with the intention of breeding in the near future.