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Video shows mother ape taking in a baby robin when it found its way into her zoo enclosure
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the encounter and the animals involved can be found through the zoo or news sources such as KOSA CBS7. A heartwarming encounter has been captured on video at a New Mexico zoo.
A heartwarming encounter has been captured on video at a New Mexico zoo. The video shows a mother ape taking in a baby robin that had wandered into her enclosure.
The zoo, ABQ BioPark, shared the video last month, showcasing the interaction between the two animals. A member of the primate care team is mentioned in relation to the incident.
Further details about the encounter and the animals involved can be found through the zoo or news sources such as KOSA CBS7. The video highlights the unexpected friendship between the siamang, named Eve, and the baby robin.
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Category: parks Published: July 1, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A heartwarming encounter has been captured on video at a New Mexico zoo. The video shows a mother ape taking in a baby robin that had wandered into her enclosure. The zoo, ABQ BioPark, shared the…
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