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SEExciting birth announcement - but not the one you're expecting! Yesterday, April 7, chimpanzee Mahale welcomed a healthy baby girl, via a planned C-section.
Just over two years ago, you shared our excitement as we watched Mahale reuniting with Kucheza following his emergency C-section birth. Fans, both new and old, joined us on the journey of mom and son until Kucheza passed away due to an accidental injury at just five weeks old.
Now, we are thrilled to share the news that after a healthy pregnancy, Mahale has successfully delivered another baby – and this time it’s a girl! 🎉 The baby was named Kyansa (key-AHN-sah), after a peak in the Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania.
Because she had previously delivered an infant via C-section, another surgical delivery was prescribed to reduce the risks sometimes associated with natural births after C-sections. Once again, Drs. Laura Whisler and Janna Chibry of College Hill OB-GYN performed the cesarean section alongside our veterinary and animal care teams.
Mahale spent the night recovering and was able to be reunited with baby this morning – just 14 hours after delivery. Positive signs of bonding have been immediately visible through constant observation by their caretakers. The pair will remain behind the scenes to allow time for Mahale to heal from surgery and for mom and baby to develop their bond.
This is the fourth offspring for Mahale, and an important birth for the chimpanzee population.
Follow us to watch their story unfold. We can’t wait to take you on this journey with us. 🧡
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