The birth is part of a breeding programme to protect the critically endangered species A Bornean orangutan has been born at Blackpool Zoo for the first time in 20 years. The "very special" arrival ...
Earlier this year, keepers at Blackpool Zoo revealed infant orangutan Jarang as well as having developmental delays, was born with a bilateral scrotal hernia that was hampering his mobility.
"That's why we collaborated with the team from Blackpool Zoo, Nuffield Health and an orangutan specialist from Switzerland." Vicky lives at the zoo with three others, including her two girls ...