@@ilovejigenI feel very sorry for BaoBao. He is unhappy in Netherlands and it doesn’t look like there will be any more babies. I wish BaoBao could go back to his home.
Some translation for the Taiwanese fans of Bao Bao: * The baby was born within half an hour, on 21 February. The birth was not observed by the keepers. As usual with gorillas, Bao Bao doesn't concern himself much with the baby (a male). * 700 Swahili names were suggested for the baby, 5 names were shortlisted and the people who suggested these were invited today. The name chosen is Kiango. * Bao Bao has slight heart problems, he is getting medication and a relatively quiet environment. * Mother Gyasi, who turned 19 on April 29, is the independent type and teaches that to her children. The baby will start exploring at 6-7 months and may breastfeed up to 2,5 years. * Another young female is learning how to be a mother from observing Gyasi and Kiango. At this time no females are pregnant. * Kiango will grow up to be a silverback, weighing 160 to 200 kilos. Bao Bao is 148 kg and slowly gaining some weight again, possibly to 160-165 kg. The adult ladies are 80 to 100 kilos. There are two old females (over 40) in the group. * The only male adolescent Jabari (son of former leader Jambo) will no longer be in the group with Bao Bao. He has been moved to a separate area (with one of the females) and he will be moved to another zoo [Al Ain, with his brothers and Jambo - I heard this yesterday] later this year.
Thank you, I already translated your message into Chinese and posted it back in Taipei Zoo video about Iriki's newborn baby today. It broke my heart to see Bao Bao lost so much weights, I missed his strong legs. Please let his keepers know our worries and take good care of him!
