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New Year New Born
The New Year saw the birth of a Sulawesi Crested Black Macaque at Newquay Zoo giving reason for extra celebration in 2010. Staff at the zoo were thrilled when mother Sorina gave birth to the tiny baby monkey who was expected to weigh no more than 2.5lbs (1kg). Head Keeper Sam Harley stated, "This was a great start to the New Year. We knew that Sorina had been pregnant for some time and were excited about the birth as it was her first baby!"
Crested Black Macaques originate from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi and are listed as critically endangered as their natural rainforest habitat is being destroyed. Newquay Zoo has been working with other zoo's from around the world to support the protection of this South Eastern Asian species.
The zoo's breeding programme for Crested Black Macaques provides a safety net for the diminishing wild population, and the latest addition to the Newquay family is settling in well. "Both mother and baby have bonded well and the group is very protective of them." maintains Sam, "We haven't named the baby yet as we don't know whether it's a boy or a girl - but either way, we're always delighted to bring these protected species into the world!" Talks on the Sulawesi Crested Black Macaques are given by keepers at Newquay Zoo everyday - for more details call 01637 873342.
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