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Memphis Zoo Welcomes Baby Orangutan🦧 Earlier this month, orangutan mom Jahe welcomed a baby girl with the support of Memphis Zoo’s Animal Care and Veterinary teams. Orangutans are Critically Endangered, making each birth in accredited zoological care an important contribution to the sustainability of managed populations, as well as ongoing research and conservation efforts. Because cesarean births are uncommon in orangutans, the Zoo assembled a specialized care team that included veterinary experts, an OB-GYN, a neonatologist as well as neonatal nurse practitioners to support Jahe and her baby through delivery and early care. The birth followed months of preparation, including training and observation focused on building trust and helping Jahe remain comfortable with care routines and veterinary procedures. Following the birth, Jahe and her baby entered a closely monitored recovery period. While Jahe healed from surgery, Animal Care and Veterinary teams provided temporary supplemental care to support the baby’s health and development. That care period has now successfully transitioned, and the baby has been reunited with Jahe. Mother and daughter are continuing to bond under close observation from the Zoo’s teams. This milestone reflects a coordinated effort across the Zoo. Multiple veterinarians, keepers, and staff from Nutrition, Research, and Conservation played key roles before, during, and after the birth, many working behind the scenes to support both mother and baby. The Zoo is proud to share that the baby girl has been named Ruhana (roo-hah-na), or Ru for short. The name Ruhana means soul, spirit, or essence of life in Sanskrit and honors Ruhana Kuddus, the first female Indonesian journalist and a pioneering advocate for women’s rights. The name was chosen to reflect strength, resilience, and the legacy of powerful women. Ru and Jahe will remain behind the scenes until both are ready to explore their exhibit. We will be sure to share that with Zoo fans when the time comes. #memphiszoo #baby #orangutan
Memphis Zoo1,737,985 次观看 • 8 个月前
Thank you to everyone who came out to see Ru and celebrate her half birthday today! 🥳 Beyond 6 months, this celebration marks even more exciting milestones she’s reached! Our primate staff has noted that Ru is starting to climb when mom will let her down and she’s starting to take an interest in her environment by reaching out to grab things, eyeing enrichment, and even starting to gum food. We hope as Ru continues to grow and learn, you’ll grow with her! Young orangutans will stick by mom for around 8-10 years before becoming independent. We’re so excited to share many more memories and milestones between our guests and Ruhana! 🧡 #memphiszoo #ruhana #orangutan #baby #babyanimals
Memphis Zoo21,950 次观看 • 2 个月前
Memphis Zoo invites the community to wish Ya Ya safe travels and celebrate our 20-year partnership with the Chinese Association of Zoological Gardens. Join us at the CHINA exhibit from 10AM-2PM on Sat, April 8th, to enjoy cultural performances, sign goodbye letters, and more!
Memphis Zoo92,492 次观看 • 3 年前
We know ball. We know beasts. And we definitely know Memphis. As the Memphis Grizzlies tip off the NBA Play-In Tournament, the Memphis Zoo sends a mighty ROAR of support their way! 🐻 From the grizzlies that roam the Zoo to the Grizzlies that rule the court, we’re all about strength, strategy, and defending our territory. Let’s bring that playoff energy. Let’s bring that grit. Let’s go, Memphis Grizzlies! #memphiszoo #gogrizz #grizzlies
Memphis Zoo15,416 次观看 • 1 年前
We are so excited that you can join us for today's breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and highly anticipated event of the Dusky Gopher Frog Olympics! 🐸 Beef Stroganoff, Big Chonky, and Kevin (some of the finest hoppers in the world) all etched their names into history as medalists in this prestigious competition of Frog Jumping. 🏅 Witness the athletic ability of these incredible Conservation Six ambassadors, and watch as the drama of sport unravels upon your screen. Make sure to cheer loud and proud for your favorite frog athlete! 📣 ---- In a joint research collaboration with Dr. Kelly Diamond of Rhodes College Biology, our amphibian team led by Dr. Sinlan Poo (Dr. Sinlan Poo (Sheila) 蒲歆嵐 🇹🇼🐸), Curator of Research, had the frogs jump to see how a change in environment may impact their locomotion. Half of our dusky gopher frogs were released into our outdoor pond enclosure, while the other half remained in their indoor glass tank enclosures. The research team looked at their jumping ability, total distance jumped, endurance, length, and height of jumps to see if there were any differences between frogs in the two enclosure spaces, and if so, how long it takes to see that difference. This is part of a wider mock-release project by the team to get an idea of what changes frogs may go through after being released through the reintroduction program. Jumping sticks or hands are used to encourage them to jump - the frogs have coaches to encourage them! #memphiszoo #duskygopherfrogs #frogs #olympics #Olympics #OlympicGames #Olympics2024 #jumping #medals #love #animals #funny
Memphis Zoo12,358 次观看 • 2 年前
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