Zookeepers have said the new arrival is a positive step in the protection of the highly endangered species. Visitors to Chester Zoo will be able to see mum Sarikei and the newborn - which is yet to be named.
A rare Bornean orangutan has been born at Chester Zoo.
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Wildlife Conservation - Planetary
Rare Bornean orangutan born at Chester Zoo
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Look at the new critically endangered orangutan born at Chester
VIDEO: Critically endangered orangutan born at Chester Zoo
Rare orangutan born at Chester Zoo
VIDEO: Critically endangered orangutan born at Chester Zoo
Incredibly special' - critically endangered Bornean orangutan born
First glimpse at rare baby orangutan born at Chester Zoo
A new arrival at Chester Zoo - Wirral Life Magazine
Rare baby Bornean Orangutan born at Chester Zoo gives conservation
