There's a new baby at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo.
Eastern bongo Annakiya gave birth to a calf on April 27. The calf was born weighing 42 pounds and was able to stand within 20 minutes of her birth.
“The calf appears healthy. She is bright, alert and responsive, and is also very strong and active. As with any new birth, we are monitoring the mother and baby closely,” said Dr. Alex Becket, Zoo New England associate veterinarian in the department of Animal Health and Conservation Medicine.
The bongo, who doesn't have a name yet, is scheduled to be on exhibit this weekend, weather permitting.
Since 1984, 17 bongos have been born at Franklin Park Zoo. It is a critically endangered species.
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