An Endangered Baby Agile Gibbon Born at Fota Wildlife Park
An endangered baby agile gibbon has been welcomed as the newest addition at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork. The proud parents of the gibbon are Conor and Chloe, who have successfully bred together in the past.
About the Agile Gibbons
- Conor, born in 1989, is one of the oldest primate residents at the park.
- Chloe made her entry into the world eleven years after Conor.
- Agile gibbons are one of the smaller apes, varying in color between black and reddish-brown.
- They are known for their speed and acrobatic climbing abilities in the forest.
Lead Ranger Teresa Power expressed delight in announcing the birth of endangered animals onsite, emphasizing the decreasing population of agile gibbons in the wild due to habitat loss and threats from hunters.
Conservation Efforts
Ms. Power highlighted the importance of raising awareness about endangered species and breeding programs through such births at Fota Wildlife Park. The new baby gibbon is thriving under the care of its experienced mother, Chloe, and shares its habitat with older sibling Beamish.
Visitors are invited to participate in naming the baby gibbon, with a chance to win a Conservation Annual Pass by suggesting names through the park’s blog.
Resident Population
Agile gibbons have been residents at Fota since the 1990s and are located on an island within the Asian Sanctuary. The park has been fortunate to witness several juveniles born to the main mating pair, Conor and Chloe, over the years.