This “pumpkin-haired” fur baby was born right in time for Halloween.
Zookeepers cared for the little one until her mother, Dolly, 16, was healthy enough to take over the role.The adorable Francois’ langur is named Rhubarb., which works to maintain a healthy population of Francois’ langurs in North American zoos.
“Dolly has been a phenomenal mother and, through the benefit of her having a great relationship with the keeper staff, has been incredibly accommodating to the supportive care that she and Rhubarb needed to get back on track,” Ethan Riepl, primate keeper and Francois’ Langur species survival plan vice coordinator, told the outlet.
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