Zoo Welcomes New Bornean Orangutan Baby

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  • Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
  • The Oregon Zoo’s primate family grew by a few pounds on Wednesday morning as 20-year-old Bornean orangutan Kitra gave birth to a new baby, adding to the world population of this critically endangered species.
    Caregivers said the newborn entered the world on April 13, at around 11 a.m. The first-time mom and her new arrival are doing well in their behind-the-scenes maternity den.
    “We’re all pretty excited about it,” said Kate Gilmore, who oversees the zoo’s primate area. “It’s great to see Kitra taking such good care of her baby. There’s still a lot that could happen, so we’re being very cautious and giving her as much quiet time as possible. But so far she seems to be taking to motherhood quite well.”
    “We couldn’t ask for anything more,” agreed senior keeper Asaba Mukobi. “She pulled the baby close to her right away, and the baby appears to be strong and healthy.”
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  • @melindajones7764
    @melindajones7764 2 роки тому +115

    What a good mommy she is to her baby..It’s so heartwarming to see this!

  • @AustinSPTD1996
    @AustinSPTD1996 2 роки тому +117

    Bob and Kitra had a baby?! That’s so awesome! :D Bornean orangutans are critically endangered, and every newborn counts to the survival for the species. I’m so happy for the two and the zoo for this milestone. I hope the baby will be able to grow strong and contribute to the species in the future. :3

  • @platedlizard
    @platedlizard 2 роки тому +53

    She's such a good mommy, cleaning and cuddling her baby. and it looks like they're latching on well too. so happy for them. she's a proud mama

  • @carlomariaromano4320
    @carlomariaromano4320 2 роки тому +27

    I ain’t gonna lie, but this incredible display of unconditional motherly love made so emotional and tear up. Lucky baby, he is safe and loved. Every baby needs such a mamma.

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 2 роки тому +20

    You can tell in her eyes that she is most definitely in love with her baby and being a 1st time mom she had that look of pure love

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 2 роки тому +10

    When I was a PhD student I studied in Borneo and Sumatra then at BOSF. The mom Orangutan is the most caring and affectionate and protective mother. I studied and wrote a paper on the behavior patterns between the Macaque and Orangutans

  • @g-a-i-l-
    @g-a-i-l- 2 роки тому +35

    What love between a mother and child.

  • @yvettenewell7520
    @yvettenewell7520 2 роки тому +147

    Every baby deserves to be loved like this. What a beautifully heart warming moment. ❤️❤️

    • @Frank-jk4xf
      @Frank-jk4xf Рік тому +1

      You and the mother are the same size but you have more hair

    • @deletejesus4282
      @deletejesus4282 Рік тому

      @@Frank-jk4xf you are a joyless human being and you will never be happy because you do not deserve it

  • @AmberBamber27
    @AmberBamber27 2 роки тому +28

    The connection between them is so beautiful!! She is already so caring with the baby, so cool to watch the way she handles the little boy/girl. Lol so funny she is carrying them one handed already.

  • @mayanelson1882
    @mayanelson1882 2 роки тому +7

    Videos like this make me wonder how anyone can doubt that animals share so many of our feelings and love.

  • @nancy8649
    @nancy8649 2 роки тому +29

    Thank you Oregon Zoo for always lifting my spirit!

  • @howardtyler7
    @howardtyler7 2 роки тому +46

    Beautiful!!!
    The baby has such lovely long fingers.
    Mum is soooooo protective!❤️

  • @LendallPitts
    @LendallPitts 2 роки тому +25

    It is wonderful to see her baby so loved and protected. Thank you, Oregon Zoo, for your great work.

  • @myfurrykid
    @myfurrykid 2 роки тому +188

    Is so touching to see the immediate love to her baby, what a privilege to see this amazing creatures without bothering them, thank you to every single person working at the Zoo.

    • @biokosmos
      @biokosmos 2 роки тому

      Great to see this, especially because here in Rome last month is dead one of two orangutan sister, Martina.. I hope she is in Paradise now, living free in a jungle without humans

    • @seekingknowledge4698
      @seekingknowledge4698 2 роки тому +3

      If u birthed out a mini u after 8 to 9 months! You would also have an instant connection...

    • @pennsylvaniapatti1835
      @pennsylvaniapatti1835 2 роки тому +5

      @@seekingknowledge4698 You would hope it would be that way, but sadly, sometimes it doesn't work out that way.

    • @trumpsdailytruthsmakelibsc6952
      @trumpsdailytruthsmakelibsc6952 2 роки тому

      Sorry to burst your sentimental bubble but that's just nature flooding a mothers body with Oxytocin which makes them attached to the baby thus giving the nurture that it needs to grow.
      Just another one of nature's programming and yes , sometimes in life the body doesn't trigger that reaction thus abandonment

    • @seekingknowledge4698
      @seekingknowledge4698 2 роки тому +3

      @@pennsylvaniapatti1835 lol yes u are right also!!!😘😊☺️

  • @katymay2611
    @katymay2611 2 роки тому +27

    Beautiful mother and child bonding ❤️ 💕

  • @Sirianstar10
    @Sirianstar10 2 роки тому +9

    I love how tightly she holds her infant. 🥰🥰

  • @MyEpicawesomness
    @MyEpicawesomness 2 роки тому +23

    I've watched this 20 times in one sitting. I just can't get enough of this lovely bond. Good job mama🥰

  • @kayspence7044
    @kayspence7044 2 роки тому +17

    What a good mama she is. Little one looks active and healthy too. 💕🌸

  • @heatherdeavalon
    @heatherdeavalon 2 роки тому +13

    There is nothing like a Mother's love. Congratulations!

  • @elizabethleach6346
    @elizabethleach6346 2 роки тому +7

    I'm excited for the next 10 years of baby orangutan

  • @erynporter9951
    @erynporter9951 2 роки тому +31

    That's amazing! To have the privilege to be a part of such a momentous event is a once in a lifetime thing. Happy Birthday little one!!!🙏❤️❤️

  • @alexallen9640
    @alexallen9640 2 роки тому +9

    Congratulations, Oregon Zoo 🥳👍🎉🦧👶

  • @skyrocketcoast219
    @skyrocketcoast219 2 роки тому +6

    Mow this is Major Happiness abounds! Congratulations to all!

  • @andriamsimpsonrussell
    @andriamsimpsonrussell 2 роки тому +9

    This is absolutely the SWEETEST video I've ever scene. Momma really loves her baby sooooo much.

  • @jimisaac7209
    @jimisaac7209 2 роки тому +4

    Just priceless I'm so happy anytime Zoos have new babies Especially endangered animals like Orangutans Bless mom and the baby

  • @k80did2
    @k80did2 2 роки тому +22

    Congratulations! What a sweet mama.❤️🎉❤️🎉

  • @LindaR423
    @LindaR423 2 роки тому +7

    So sweet.

  • @kimberlywarren8795
    @kimberlywarren8795 2 роки тому +9

    Oh gosh! What a good Momma!

  • @cyndydejoy6129
    @cyndydejoy6129 2 роки тому +11

    So beautiful and what a loving mother! God’s gifts just keep coming! 🥰♥️💕💗❤️😍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @kaylaloveall4689
    @kaylaloveall4689 2 роки тому +16

    My heart is full!!! This is so sweet and she is such a good mamma!!

  • @Catherinzsl
    @Catherinzsl 2 роки тому +8

    Gorgeous. Congratulations!

  • @reneebrichta2937
    @reneebrichta2937 2 роки тому +3

    This brought tears to my eyes. Mamma is in seventh Heaven with her new baby!!

  • @lindapelle8738
    @lindapelle8738 2 роки тому +4

    Mom is so big, yet so gentle loving on her precious baby..welcome baby. ❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️

  • @sandragomez4507
    @sandragomez4507 2 роки тому +5

    She’s such a good Mamma! 💕💕 They’re both beautiful!

  • @francesfrancellaapfel9166
    @francesfrancellaapfel9166 2 роки тому +5

    She has such Love for her little one! Amazing and beautiful! ♥️

  • @janedoe8470
    @janedoe8470 2 роки тому +9

    She looks like a great mama 😍🥰😍

  • @caraodoherty5940
    @caraodoherty5940 2 роки тому +5

    Goes to show you a mothers unconditional love. Congrats! to beautiful mama and her baby is precious. Bless their hearts. 🦧🧡🧡

  • @JacobFiveash
    @JacobFiveash 2 роки тому +19

    Aw. That’s so cute! I love orangutans!

  • @jamie7398
    @jamie7398 2 роки тому +9

    Congratulations on the new adorable baby.

  • @gailvarchula5542
    @gailvarchula5542 2 роки тому +5

    So beautiful

  • @lljl5310
    @lljl5310 2 роки тому +4

    Awww. Thank you! 😍😍😍

  • @saiyansatan
    @saiyansatan 2 роки тому +5

    Maternal instincts are fascinating. Idk if it's her first but she is an absolute pro already 🥰

  • @LoriCurl
    @LoriCurl 2 роки тому +9

    Such a beautiful thing! Thank You for the moment of happiness!!

  • @angiediblasi8648
    @angiediblasi8648 2 роки тому +9

    Awwwwwww my goodness 💕 how adorable 💕 ..... Soooo beautiful 💕

  • @iamcoreilly
    @iamcoreilly 2 роки тому +130

    I'm in tears. What a wonderful event! Looks like she is already a great mom.

    • @SIRENRICO88
      @SIRENRICO88 2 роки тому +3

      The law of nature requires her to be a mother

    • @caraodoherty5940
      @caraodoherty5940 2 роки тому +9

      Nature law or not! Not all mothers are ment to be mothers but you can see she was a mother to be, and a gentle loving mother. Bless her heart. 🦧🧡

    • @darcylovinger4773
      @darcylovinger4773 2 роки тому +7

      I’m glad I’m not the only one (tears). What a sweet Momma.

    • @caraodoherty5940
      @caraodoherty5940 2 роки тому +4

      @@darcylovinger4773 AGREE!

    • @nermincokdu1779
      @nermincokdu1779 2 роки тому

      anlamadim@@caraodoherty5940 az a az ZAZA#

  • @giovanna722
    @giovanna722 2 роки тому +4

    The mother looks to be happy, tender, and loving. May they both prosper.💗😍👍

  • @catherinebreitfeller669
    @catherinebreitfeller669 2 роки тому +5

    Alec- how precious 🥰🥰

  • @jasonesler2716
    @jasonesler2716 2 роки тому +18

    Congrats family! Such a important addition to the family. Like the baby condor. Keep up the great work in helping fix what we have done to so many species!

  • @owatson7648
    @owatson7648 2 роки тому +3

    So sweet! The way she holds up her baby and looks at them with such love

  • @Liz_678
    @Liz_678 2 роки тому +9

    Precious baby🥰. Great momma ❤️. Congratulations to all!

  • @claradepascalis2177
    @claradepascalis2177 2 роки тому +5

    this is so beautiful

  • @laurenwood9084
    @laurenwood9084 2 роки тому +14

    Happy times abound with the arrival of a newborn life. What precious moments that your camera gives us. Congratulations Kitra and keepers. She looks like she's going to be a great Mom.

  • @HeidiButkus
    @HeidiButkus 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve never seen a more tender and gentle orangutan! She is beautiful and such a sweet mom!

  • @pamelasmithson4303
    @pamelasmithson4303 2 роки тому +10

    So sweet💕 Thank you for posting!

  • @grohoxin5787
    @grohoxin5787 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations to Kitra and the Oregon Zoo, greeted by the orangutan Kawi from the Prague Zoo😍💞💞

  • @buckeyefangirl1976
    @buckeyefangirl1976 2 роки тому +1

    She's a much better and more loving mama to her baby than some humans. Congrats❤️❤️❤️

  • @Brooklyncv
    @Brooklyncv 2 роки тому +9

    So beautiful 💗💗💗
    Congratulations Kitra, your motherly instincts automatically show what a great mom you are.
    Blessings to you and your baby🙏🏼

  • @amberrascon4247
    @amberrascon4247 2 роки тому +3

    What a privilege to share in this, even if virtually. I am so happy for Kitra! She is clearly in love and will be a great mother. Thank you Oregon Zoo for all that you. Can't wait to see the baby when she's ready.

  • @adamthestonerful
    @adamthestonerful 2 роки тому +8

    OMG congrats on the new baby 😍

  • @imogen2092
    @imogen2092 2 роки тому +10

    Congratulations 👏🏽 my heart is melting 🥰

  • @annajbanana2132
    @annajbanana2132 2 роки тому +3

    What a loving beautiful mama. That is so sweet to see the way she is looking at her baby. Amazing

  • @smwokk
    @smwokk 2 роки тому +3

    She's such a loving mother. ❤

  • @harshitadev9710
    @harshitadev9710 2 роки тому +6

    Beautiful moment !! What a good Mom .Heartwarming . Congratulations Oregon zoo! 💕 ❤️

  • @jennybarnes5834
    @jennybarnes5834 2 роки тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful. That’s why I love your channel. But that lovely mumma, the look in her eyes tells us all we need to know. She loves her little one and she will do anything to keep him/her safe. Lovely video, thanks for sharing. 🦧🦋

    • @platedlizard
      @platedlizard 2 роки тому +1

      She loves her baby completely, its wonderful seeing her cuddle them. and it looks like they're nursing well too. for a new mama she looks happy and relaxed, it's good to see.

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 2 роки тому +5

    Congratulations!! So happy for all of you and what a beautiful miracle!! Please please make more videos.

  • @jacksonpavlich8198
    @jacksonpavlich8198 2 роки тому +4

    OH MY GOODNESS 🥰

  • @jannetteberends8730
    @jannetteberends8730 2 роки тому +3

    Dit ziet er zo knus en gezellig uit. Wat een band tussen moeder en kind!

  • @deborahjordan9688
    @deborahjordan9688 2 роки тому +3

    All mothers should love their children like this what a great loving mom she is adorable cute 🥰

  • @Waffles84
    @Waffles84 2 роки тому +3

    How absolutely adorable and lovely watching them bond. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @GuantanamoBayBarbie2
    @GuantanamoBayBarbie2 2 роки тому +13

    What a good mom she is! I love Orangutans too! ❤❤❤

  • @suzannehall5143
    @suzannehall5143 2 роки тому +3

    Awww so precious.

  • @miriamlandau1207
    @miriamlandau1207 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome to see such a special event. It's so fascinating and heartwarming to see how this Mom interacts with her newborn baby. Nature is so amazing.

  • @tessg5371
    @tessg5371 2 роки тому +2

    Such a sweet and loving mama! ❤

  • @llamalover02
    @llamalover02 2 роки тому +12

    Lots of cute (and rare!) new babies at the zoo this year!

  • @piotr4248
    @piotr4248 2 роки тому +12

    Perfect parenting! Family planning instructors should watch this video to teach better options for new parents.

  • @roses9339
    @roses9339 2 роки тому +1

    Isn't that lovely, pure joy and tenderness. Cheers Rosemary Perth Western Australia (71 yrs)

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse 2 роки тому +2

    Don't know how to word this but, the basics like feeding and grooming are sort of expected so, it's the hugs and kisses that get to me. So lovely!

  • @pamelabraden8760
    @pamelabraden8760 2 роки тому +6

    How great is this!! :) Congratulations! Such a beautiful sight to see. Happy for the new proud parents and the cute little baby.

  • @ignaciomaldonado4251
    @ignaciomaldonado4251 Рік тому +1

    My god, 2022 was a year full of orangutan births. And I love it, its so wonderful how everything changed, I'm proud of all the mothers and new babies coming. That year was a bit difficult for me, however these news make everything better, and more other animals. Orangutans forever in my hearts.

  • @ishouldbesleeping1354
    @ishouldbesleeping1354 2 роки тому +2

    She’s beautiful! I hope Mommy is getting extra calories and lots of fruit
    for nursing and healing.

  • @deborahjones6066
    @deborahjones6066 2 роки тому +2

    Love how much she's loving on her new baby

  • @tonistokes1790
    @tonistokes1790 2 роки тому +2

    So loving, natural and patient.

  • @rachelshaub1742
    @rachelshaub1742 2 роки тому +2

    So precious and sweet wonderful attentive mom

  • @mariamattra5167
    @mariamattra5167 2 роки тому +1

    Precious and loving. An amazing family

  • @jill6145
    @jill6145 2 роки тому +1

    That is so sweet! What a precious mother and baby!

  • @jasonvon8115
    @jasonvon8115 2 роки тому +2

    Look at the love and tenderness amazing

  • @rachelrobinson5804
    @rachelrobinson5804 2 роки тому +6

    Baby orangs always look like surprised coconuts

  • @gabriellawright8472
    @gabriellawright8472 2 роки тому +2

    Very caring, gentle. 🥰

  • @debbiebrownstein9666
    @debbiebrownstein9666 2 роки тому

    So precious. Shes such a good mother, so caring and nurturing to her infant.

  • @thanatos2288
    @thanatos2288 2 роки тому

    The mom looks at her baby as if she found a treasure. How beautiful it is ❤️

  • @1Teresa
    @1Teresa 2 роки тому

    That's awesome! The baby was blinking as she delivered it! Precious💕

  • @joycesky5041
    @joycesky5041 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love this…she’s such a good mom and takes care of her baby just like a human mom does…they are both adorable.

  • @candykay2585
    @candykay2585 2 роки тому

    I love how the apes are so much in love with their babies. All of them are over flowing with kisses. Occasionally I grimace as mommy appears to over extend one of baby's limbs, but they always seem to know exactly how far they can pull. Amazing.

  • @jennifera4350
    @jennifera4350 2 роки тому +1

    Such a good mama and a sweet baby.

  • @deborahfarooq3492
    @deborahfarooq3492 2 роки тому

    Oh how precious. What a great mom she is , so loving to her baby . Nature and animals and wildlife is what life is all.about.

  • @BG-fm5od
    @BG-fm5od 2 роки тому +3

    How amazing is this!

  • @madinaazizhodjaeva9512
    @madinaazizhodjaeva9512 2 роки тому

    She's so good mother. So many kisses and hugs...

  • @conniewolf7300
    @conniewolf7300 2 роки тому

    Amazing how she kisses and cuddles him. A Mother’s love.

  • @74castaway
    @74castaway 2 роки тому

    These primates are so darn gentle, same as gorillas- it amazes me every time I see one of them grooming their small ones

  • @kaynemccully5266
    @kaynemccully5266 2 роки тому +1

    Happy birthday baby! What a sweet mama she has!