The San Diego Zoo welcomes a rare red ruffed baby lemur
The San Diego Zoo has welcomed a new baby to its family: a rare red ruffed lemur.
Although the lemurs are currently not available for viewing by guests due to the ongoing construction of their new exhibit, the zoo shared a photo of the baby on Wednesday, which was born May 18.
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According to a post on its website, a red ruffed lemur hasn't been born at the zoo in 13 years.
Because the species is endangered, "every birth of a red ruffed lemur is a critically important one," said Kristen Watkins, a primate keeper at the zoo.
"They are only found in one region in the entire world: the Masoala Peninsula in Madagascar," said Watkins. "Needless to say, the San Diego Zoo primate team is excited to welcome this little one to the world."
The zoo reports that the baby is in good health, and is gaining weight, which is a good indication of successful nursing.
The exhibit is expected to open in summer of 2017.
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