Calgary Zoo celebrates birth of baby gorilla
The Calgary Zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby gorilla.
The 21-year-old gorilla ‘Dossi’ gave birth to her first baby Wednesday morning.
#YYCGorillaBaby Update!????At just 2 days old, this wee one is nursing & keeping a strong grip on mom. First-time western lowland gorilla mom, Dossi, is being very attentive. Dossi's caregivers are giving Dossi extra ‘TLC’ including tea & fruit infused water to keep her hydrated. pic.twitter.com/PlPUMq0SCg
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— Calgary Zoo (@calgaryzoo) April 22, 2022
Dossi is a first-time mom and her caretakers say she is being very attentive to her new baby.
Calgary Zoo announced on Twitter Dossi is receiving extra care including tea and fruit-infused water to keep her hydrated.
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