Zoo Atlanta is expected to have a new addition swinging through by the end of the year.
The facility announced on July 18 that Kambera, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, is expecting an infant with Willie B Jr., the only son of the late Willie B, who was one of the zoo’s most famous residents.
“We are thrilled to announce Kambera’s pregnancy,” said Gina Ferrie, PhD, vice president of collections and conservation, in a press release. “Not only will this infant make an individual contribution to the long-term viability of a critically endangered species, but having two youngsters so close in age in the same troop will be a special joy.”
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