THERE'S NO MONKEYING AROUND AT SAN DIEGO ZOO WHEN THIS LITTLE GAL IS HUNGRY

Small, Orange Baby Needs A Few Bottles Each Day

     A baby silvered leaf monkey benefits from a little human care at the San Diego Zoo.  The female was born on July 3 to a first-time mother. Unfortunately her mother was not holding the newborn in a way that allowed her to nurse naturally, so animal care staff intervened and nursery keepers are bottle-feeding the baby several times each day.  The small, orange monkey continues to spend time with her family between feedings so that social bonds remain strong.

     This is the first time that this species of monkey has been hand-raised at the San Diego Zoo.  Although charting new territory, the baby is doing well.  Silvered leaf monkeys are a rare species from Asia.  Babies are born with orange fur that becomes more silver in color as they mature.