A critically endangered gorilla infant, named Barbie, has been rescued by the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and is receiving care at Ape Action Africa. The infant was found injured and terrified, likely separated from her family by poachers. Ape Action Africa is providing 24-hour care for the infant, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the ordeal.
A heartwarming video has gone viral showing a gorilla making a kissing gesture toward a newborn baby at the Columbus Zoo. The video, captured by the baby’s mother, shows the gorilla’s gentle interaction with the infant, eliciting cheers from other visitors.
The Cincinnati Zoo has equipped 11-year-old gorilla Gladys with a custom-made 3D-printed titanium cast after she broke her arm in a scuffle. The cast was designed by GE Additive and took around 65 hours to print. It is made of the same materials as the screws and plates used in Gladys’ surgery and is designed to withstand the strength of a gorilla. Gladys will wear the cast for around four weeks while she heals. The zoo’s zoological manager of primates, Victoria McGee, said Gladys is tolerating the cast better than her previous one and will be able to explore more areas of the zoo once it comes off.
