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Siamang Shows Maternal Instincts to Baby Robin
10 Jul
Summary
- A siamang named Eve gently cared for a baby robin.
- Eve cradled, groomed, and attempted to nurse the bird.
- Zoo keepers safely retrieved the robin to reunite it with its mother.
In a heartwarming incident last month at ABQ BioPark Zoo, a siamang named Eve exhibited unexpected maternal care towards a baby robin. The fledgling American robin accidentally entered Eve's habitat, prompting the siamang to cradle and groom the tiny bird.
Eve displayed exceptional gentleness, even attempting to nurse the robin and comforting it when it made noises. She also protected the bird by taking it to her indoor enclosure, away from other siamangs.
Zoo keepers monitored the situation, recognizing Eve's protective actions. They were able to safely retrieve the bird when Eve gently set it down beside her during breakfast and briefly stepped away.
The robin, appearing healthy and unharmed, was subsequently reunited with its mother. Siamangs, native to Southeast Asian forests, are known for their social structures where pairs raise young together. Eve's gentle nature and this interspecies interaction highlight the complex instincts of these intelligent animals.
