Baby spider monkey fights extinction and bonds with family at Nebraska zoo. See her
A Nebraska zoo is welcoming its newest resident — a black-headed spider monkey.
She was born to parents Lola and Carlos at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo on May 26 and has been bonding with her family, the zoo said in a May 31 Facebook post.
The species is at a high risk of extinction in the wild, according to the zoo.
“This birth is important for the population of the species,” according to the Facebook post. “The spider monkeys at our Zoo serve as ambassadors for their endangered counterparts by helping us raise awareness of the threats they face in the wild, such as habitat deforestation.”
The baby has been bonding with her young sister Angelina, the zoo said. Angelina has been “especially interested” in the baby and has been “paying close attention to mom interacting with the baby.”
The zoo has not yet announced the new monkey’s name, and the baby is still not in public view, according to the zoo. The zoo is allowing quiet space for the family to bond.
This story was originally published May 31, 2024 at 12:29 PM with the headline "Baby spider monkey fights extinction and bonds with family at Nebraska zoo. See her."
