Orangutan Infant "Redd" Debuts at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
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Sept. 20, 2016. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo celebrated the arrival of the first Bornean orangutan infant in 25 years, born Sept. 12 to 19-year old mother Batang and 19-year-old father Kyle. Zoo staff have selected the name “Redd” for the male infant; orangutans are known as the “red ape.” NOTE: Batang and Redd have access to off-exhibit enclosures and may choose to spend time away from the public viewing areas. They may not be on view consistently.