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Critically endangered gorilla calf born at Bioparc Fuengirola
A gorilla calf was born at Bioparc Fuengirola in Málaga.
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Key Points
- Gorilla calf born at Bioparc Fuengirola in Málaga.
- The species is classified as critically endangered.
- Mother severed the umbilical cord after birth.
- Mother consumed part of the placenta to gain energy and proteins.
A gorilla calf was born at Bioparc Fuengirola in Málaga. The species is classified as critically endangered.
After the birth, the mother severed the umbilical cord and consumed part of the placenta, a natural behaviour that provides energy and proteins during the first days of motherhood.
Original Sources
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