Each dimension brings new life and new hope. It is always a joyful event when a baby is welcomed and introduced to the whole family or community. Indeed, well worth celebrating.
The same applies to animals, and even more so to endangered or extinct species. A newborn baby means that their lineage will last as long as the child is alive, healthy, sociable, and born again. Easier asked than done, right?
This is why zoos and many other wildlife sanctuaries celebrate and value the birth of any kind of species in decline.
François langur is an endangered species. Langugs are medium-sized primates that choose to live in cliffs and caves in tropical and subtropical regions. The Fgançois langur is a well-known endangered species found in northeastern Vietnam and southwestern China.
According to the Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the population of the langur langur is in decline. Among the biggest threats to their numbers is hunting. It’s no wonder why one’s birth is so celebrated.
Newborn Langurs at Philly Zoo Philly Zoo excitedly shares the joy of their François langur giving birth. Mei-mei and Chester are the proud parents of baby Precious, which means “precious” in Vietnamese.
She is so small and really beautiful. However, the zoo finds that Mei-mei has little interest in taking care of your child. They say it’s normal, but it can affect your health.
Veterinarians were quick to respond to their circumstances by taking Precious to the hospital for a bath. They also gave her food to give her the nutrients she needed as a baby. The vet team slowly brings Mei-mei back to Ji Ba so that they can establish a motherhood. They also slowly introduced her to Chester.
It took about a month for Mei-mei and Chester to get used to Ji Ba’s role as parents. Then the first-time mom started taking her baby anywhere – plus a little help from his “aunts”.
The behavior of the female langur. François female langur has a role in raising the young even when they are not mothers. The women in the group will take turns holding the baby.
Scientists believe that one of the reasons why the young langur is orange is because the mother monkey can easily detect the baby. As they age, their hair becomes darker until completely black.
Keeping langurs. As mentioned earlier, François’s langur is in decline with a population of only about 2,100. In addition to hunting, they attribute the decline to illegal mining of ores and rocks.
The Zoo and Aquarium Foundation has developed a Langur Survival Plan with other organisations. They hope to protect the langurs and increase their population.
Therefore, Philadelphia Zoo’s efforts to support baby Quy Ba are commendable. Who knew that this first François langur in their zoo would be the beginning of many more.
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Source: HIS Education