First male orangutan born in Smithsonians National Zoo in 25 years

The Smithsonians National Zoo, Washington D.C., welcomed its first male orangutan baby in 25 years. The Bornean orangutan was born on 12 September to 19-year-old female Batang and male Kyle, who bred in January following the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. The IUCN considers Bornean orangutans “critically endangered”. Sep 14, 2016