States »SoutPosted at: Jun 11 2021 2:45PM

Chimpanzee delivers baby at Vandalur Zoo

Chennai, June 11 (UNI) A Chimpanzee has given birth to
a baby chimpanzee at Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP),
popularly called as Vandalur Zoo.
A release from the office of AAZP Deputy Director here
today said the Chimpanzee Gowri (Susie) has given birth
to a baby chimpanzee on June nine morning.
The mother and the baby chimpanzee are healthy and are
under continuous monitoring of the veterinary team.
The AAZP received a pair of chimpanzees from the Singapore
Zoo on October one, 2005.
The two chimpanzees--Gombe aged 28 and Gowri (Susie)
aged 23--are one of the most attractive precious wild animals
of Vandalur Zoo.
Chimpanzees are endangered species which is endemic to
the African continent, the release said.
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