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Medical team recounts historic C-section delivery of premature gorilla baby at Fort Worth Zoo


February 17, 2024

The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the arrival of its newest member, a baby gorilla named Jameela, marking the first time a gorilla has been born via cesarean section in the zoo’s 115-year history. This achievement was made possible through the collaborative efforts of veterinarians and human doctors alike. “Sekani, a 33-year-old gorilla in our troop, has been an exceptional …

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