Baby chimpanzee born at Wellington Zoo

A young chimpanzee has become the latest addition at Wellington Zoo.
Sally, the mother, gave birth to the baby on 10th June. It is her fourth child and brings the number of chimpanzees at Wellington Zoo to 13.
Visitors to the zoo will be able to see Sally with her newborn nestled closely to her chest as they join the troupe straight away.
Visitors will be able to see the baby being cared for by Sally over the next few years while it matures - chimpanzees develop at a similar rate to humans.
Primate Keeper, Jacqui Hooper told 3NewsNZ "Sally is experienced as a mother and will be teaching the other chimpanzees how to be good mums. This is definitely how we want them to progress."
Chimpanzees breastfeed exclusively for the first six months and may continue for up to four years. The act works as a comfort and bonding mechanism.
Hooper added "the troupe is very respectful of the mothers in the group, and will keep a safe distance while the baby grows up.
"If she gives them permission, they will be able to get closer, but even the alpha male won't approach without the okay."
The Zoo hosts a chimpanzee talk at midday each day for visitors.

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