Sukari and her newborn gorilla

Sukari, a 15-year-old western lowland gorilla, gave birth to a female infant on August 30, 2013. A grandchild of the legendary late Willie B., the newborn is the 20th gorilla born in The Ford African Rain Forest since 1988, and is the second gorilla born at Zoo Atlanta in 2013.
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The newborn is the second offspring for Sukari and 24-year-old silverback Taz. Sukari’s firstborn, 6-year-old Gunther, now lives in a bachelor group with young males Kali, 7, and Mbeli, 11.

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*First look at Sukari and her newborn* Catch a glimpse of Sukari's newborn on her day of birth. The newborn is the second offspring for Sukari and silverback Taz. As the infant grows, there will be a ready playmate who is very close to her age. Sukari’s half-sister, Lulu, gave birth to her own infant, Andi, in March 2013. The youngsters are Willie B.’s fifth and sixth surviving grandchildren. #celebratingprimates #babyanimals #gorillas

[@AntimicrobialFiteBacDentist]

Isn't life beautiful!

[@warriorqueensupreme1082]

Awwwww shes so small

[@bpalmento3468]

I know!!! ha ha wish could be longer.. so cute the baby is

[@searslisa1]

at the very end, she licks her fingers and then begins to stroke the baby. how amazing. i could watch this all day.

[@ediekoller2636]

Very cute:)

[@lovesbriardi]

She acts like an experienced mother. Is this baby her first? The video is great.

[@ukmedicfrcs]

So beautiful

[@annecorey607]

It is beautiful baby in mommy,s arms mom is eating very cute thank you for sharing .

[@girlzilla09]

The little ome was born August 30th as mentioned in the video.

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

...and people ask me where I get my protein from as a vegetarian. Yeah, proteins in fruits and veggies, nut, legumes, beans...vegetarians are healthy (if they know how to eat). Go Sukari!!!!

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Only 31 seconds!!! DANG IT!

[@bpalmento3468]

When was the baby born? I see no date above.. thank you

[@blusugie]

does the baby have a name yet?

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