Experts thrilled after successful birth of rare creature at zoo: 'A huge privilege to witness'

Experts thrilled after successful birth of rare creature at zoo: 'A huge privilege to witness'

A zoo in the United Kingdom announced the birth of a rare baby orangutan in October, marking a major success for animal conservation.  The mother, a female Bornean orangutan, successfully gave birth at Chester Zoo in northwest England, according to a report by IFLScience. The species is native to Borneo, a large island in Southeast Asia, and is critically endangered. Following the birth, the mother and baby orangutan were healthy and thriving un…