After chimpanzee Mahale gave birth via C-section, her baby had to stay at the hospital for extra medical care. Nearly 48 hours later, mom and baby reunited at the Sedgwick County Zoo. https://gma.abc/2CDkoSv | Good Morning America

Colchester Zoo has welcomed a new baby chimpanzee, the first born at the zoo in almost 17 years. The healthy baby was born in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026, to first-time mum Kora and dad Napoleon. The animal care team reports that both the mum and baby are doing well. Key Details Parents: The mother, Kora, was born at Colchester Zoo in 1999, and the father, Napoleon, joined from Spain in April 2025 as part of a European breeding program. Conservation: This birth is significant f

On November 15 at Sedgwick Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, chimpanzee mother Mahale gave birth to baby Kucheza via C-section. Due to complications, baby Kucheza had to remain in the hospital for extra oxygen and medical care. The zoo posted a video showing the moment the two were reunited 48 hours later. While it appears Mahale doesn't see Kucheza at first, after seeing him raise his little arm, she rushes over to cradle him. | Breitbart

This is the moment a chimpanzee mum met her newborn for the first time. 🐒❤️ Mahle the chimp gave birth via C-section earlier this week at a zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Her infant son needed medical treatment before he could reunite with his mum. More on chimpanzees' human-like reactions: https://bbc.in/3TT1Dyt | BBC Family & Education News