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Busch Gardens announces birth of critically endangered Bornean orangutan

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TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens of Tampa Bay has welcomed a critically endangered Bornean orangutan, the theme park announced on its social media on Sunday.

A Facebook post said she was delivered via c-section Saturday night by a team of medical and zoological professionals to Luna, its resident Bornean orangutan. The new baby weighs 3.4 pounds.

Baby orangutan Busch Gardens

Luna is recovering from surgery at the orangutan house and was introduced to her baby the next morning.

Baby orangutan Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens said once they are both stabilized, they'll be reunited and monitored by the vet team and animal care specialists.