Welcome to the world, cutie! The Memphis Zoo recently announced a new addition to its park and shared some first photos to go along with the announcement.
On April 23, 2024, a baby Francois' Langur was born at the Memphis Zoo, and while introducing the little one to the public, they shared his perfect baby name. Take a look!
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On May 2, 2024 , the Memphis Zoo shared an official statement about the baby's birth on its Instagram account and included two incredibly cute images.
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"We’re counting down the days to Baby Day at Memphis Zoo! So what better way to prepare than with a new baby announcement," the zoo shared.
The new announcement was the birth of a baby, Francois' Langur , born on April 23.
The announcement included two photos of the new little baby who stands out from his mom thanks to his newborn hair color.
In the first image, he's sitting in his mom's lap and looking directly at the camera. In the second image, he's being hugged by his mom, and he has the cutest expression on his face.
Not only did we get two photos of the cute little guy, but we also got a name reveal.
Welcome Raptor, who is doing well, as is his mom, Jean Gray.
The zoo shared, "You can see Raptor with Mom or some of the troop’s younger females. Langur females practice motherhood by carrying around the babies. Father, Jay Jay, is keeping a close eye on his family."
Baby Raptor received a lot of attention in the comment section, with many people popping in to welcome Raptor to the world.
One fan wrote, "Jean Gray would absolutely have a baby named Raptor!" The fan referred to the X-Men character the mom is named after.
"Ahoy puppies!" another greeted the new baby.
Someone else wrote: "Saw Raptor this week and it was amazing!"
Interesting Facts About Francois' Langurs
According to Animalia, Francois' Langurs are also known as Leaf Monkeys, and these guys can live up to 26 years.
Fully grown, they weigh between 12 and 15 pounds and can be up to 25 inches in length. They're pretty easily recognized thanks to their unique appearance.
According to Animalia, " François' langurs are medium-sized primates with black, silky hair. They have very distinct white sideburns that grow down from their ears to the corners of their cheeks. Their tails are long and black in color with a white area on the tip. Males are larger and heavier than females and have longer tails."
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature ( IUCN ), the Francois' Langur (also spelled François’s Langur), are considered to be endangered due to it's decreasing population trned. The organization estimates there are only around 2,000 mature individuals, and over the past 36 years, the population has dropped by at least 50%.
They cite the population drop as primarily due to "hunting for ‘medicine’ and habitat loss from fires, timber felling, and livestock grazing resulting in fragmentation; the decline is continuing and suspected to decline in the future at the same rate over 36 years."
Welcome to the world, baby Raptor!
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