"The Los Angeles Zoo has announced the birth of a baby boy Bornean orangutan, the first such primate baby at the zoo in almost 15 years. The unnamed auburn-haired infant was born Oct. 10, making him nearly 1 month old. He and mom Kalim spent the first few weeks behind the scenes. But they recently made their public debut at the Red Ape Rain Forest."
"Visitors who want to see mom and baby bonding - with Kalim toting her newborn boy around as the infant latches on and feeds - should try to visit their habitat first thing in the morning, according to a zoo spokesperson. The zoo, at 5333 Zoo Drive in Los Angeles, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orangutans are second only to humans in how long they care for their offspring after birth."
"This is the third offspring for 43-year-old Kalim and her first with dad Isim, 31. Kalim's daughter Elka is now 14, senior animal keeper Megan Fox said in a news release. With the new baby, visitors can "see unique behaviors and interactions that haven't been seen at Red Ape Rain Forest in a very long time," Fox said. Orangutan, in Malay, means 'person of the forest,' the zoo noted."
A male Bornean orangutan infant was born Oct. 10 and recently made a public debut with his mother Kalim at the Red Ape Rain Forest. The unnamed auburn-haired baby and Kalim spent the first weeks off exhibit while bonding and nursing. Visitors are encouraged to view them in the morning when Kalim often carries and nurses the infant. Kalim is 43 and this is her third offspring and first with Isim, 31. Orangutans spend most of their time in trees, exhibit long maternal care, and can be substantially heavier in zoos due to steady food supplies.
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