Kambera, a western lowland gorilla at Zoo Atlanta, delivered the 26 th gorilla born at the zoo on Nov. 13.
The infant, a female, appears healthy and is displaying positive signs such as a strong grip and normal vocalizations, according to a news release. Likewise, Kambera displays positive maternal inclinations such as holding the baby closely and being responsive to her vocalizations.
However, the zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams are closely monitoring mother and infant, who has not yet been observed nursing on her own – a vital next step in her development…