Adelaide Zoo stunned as Sumatran orangutan falls pregnant despite contraception

Adelaide Zoo stunned as Sumatran orangutan falls pregnant despite contraception

Adelaide Zoos popular Sumatran orangutan Karta has stunned keepers, falling pregnant despite being on the pill. Keepers have decided to continue with the pregnancy despite the risks as Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered. The details offer a stark reminder of just how similar primates are to humans as 34-year-old Karta was on the exact same contraceptive pill as many women take. Dec 8, 2016