Critically endangered gorilla born at National Zoo

A critically endangered male western lowland gorilla was born on Sunday (April 15) at The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington D.C., USA.

The newborn has been named Moke [Mo-KEY], which means "junior" or "little one" in the Lingala language. His 15 year-old mother, Calaya and 26 year-old father Baraka bred in summer 2017 following a recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.

This is the first time in nine years that the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are celebrating the birth of a male lowland. The species is listed as critically endangered due to disease and poaching, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

The mother, Calaya, has been observed nursing the infant as he clings closely to her. The Great Ape House in the zoo is being closed to provide Calaya a quiet space to bond with her infant and animal care staff are leaving her to care for the baby without interference.

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Critically endangered gorilla born at National Zoo
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