Disney-Animal-KingdomThinking about going to Disney-Animal-Kingdom, Orlando Florida? You are in for a special treat along the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.A newborn Gorilla, who was born on the February. 19th. lowland GorillaDisney-Animal-Kingdom.The lowland gorilla is on critically endangered animal list, you may not see such an event again. The gender of the baby is still unknown, however it is doing well. The baby has already become an integral member of the Gorilla Group. These magnificent animals are really worth a visit. Man is closely related to the Gorilla. I noticed the large silver back looking intently at me when I visited him, wonder what he was thinking? Our Gorilla family, includes first-time mother, Kashata, father Gino, and two other females, Benga and Hope.
Walt Disney’s Animal KingdomKeepers of the Gorilla team at Walt Disney-Animal-Kingdom, are very encouraged by Kashata’s natural instincts, and seem to have all that is required to be a successful mother.New Gorilla mother’s often experience difficulty in knowing what to do with their new born babies. Like all mothers of any animal they have an intensive nursing schedule to maintain, needed to give their offspring the best chance of survival. KashataReports indicate the newborns mother, Kashata, proved to be a gentle caring mother and continues to look after her baby well, she has done a remarkable job since her baby was born.Mr.Matt Hohne, who is the Manager in charge of Disney-Animal-Kingdom, Programs. “She immediately knew how to properly hold the baby and her nursing skills have been exemplary.” Gorilla nursingSince Kashata has been holding the baby close to her body, animal keepers have yet to determine the baby’s gender.Most gorilla mothers keep their offspring close for several months while the baby adjusts to the environment. In addition, gorilla babies typically nurse for approximately 12 months and may be weaned between the ages of four and five. The first gorillaThe new baby, which is yet to be named, is the third gorilla born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan.This plan, which manages genetic diversity among species through detailed records of individual animals.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom also participates in AZA Species Survival Plans for several other animals, including elephants, cotton-top tamarins and okapi. The first gorilla birth occurred in 1997 before Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened, and the second baby arrived in 1999. Disney’s Animal ProgramsAside from breeding activities, Disney’s Animal Programs team remains active in gorilla conservation in other areas.The team currently provides staff expertise for the creation of the first rescue and rehabilitation center in eastern Africa for orphaned gorillas to ultimately reintroduce them back into the wild. Modern technologyThey have also developed an innovative training technique that enables team members to monitor the heart health of gorillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom by administering cardiac ultrasound exams on fully alert gorillas.More fascinating species await you observation, click into the links below to see more Animal Kingdom pages. Orlando Florida Holidays.com home page |
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