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Today Philadelphia Zoo welcomed a new addition to the family: a western lowland gorilla baby born to Honi, the Zoo’s 21-year-old female and 31-year old silverback male Motuba. This is the second birth for Honi and the first birth for Honi and Motuba together. Mother and baby appear healthy but will be monitored by Zoo staff in the coming weeks and months. Like newborn humans, gorilla babies are essentially helpless, relying completely on their mother for care. Check back for updates on when the baby will be on exhibit with the rest of the troop in PECO Primate Reserve.