Meet Rhubarb, the newest Francois langur baby at the Saint Louis Zoo
Its no trick Just in time for Halloween, we share with you the newest and cutest lil pumpkinhaired baby, Rhubarb The 1monthold female Francois langur was born on September 30 to mom Dolly and dad Deshi in Primate Canopy Trails at the Saint Louis Zoo. Rhubarb is the first Francois langur ever born at the Saint Louis Zoo and an important birth for this endangered species. Mom Dolly is 16 years old, and Rhubarb is her first baby. Dolly and Rhubarb have a strong bond, and Dolly is dedicated to caring for her daughter. The langur family are bonding in a private area of the habitat and may not be on view. Rhubarbs birth is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Francois Langur Species Survival Plan, a program responsible for maintaining a genetically healthy population of Francois langurs in North American zoos. It is a wonderful achievement for this species and the Zoo
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