Critically Endangered Gorilla Born at National Zoo, First in 5 Years

A critically endangered western lowland gorilla was born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.
The baby's gender is unknown as it bonds with its mother, Calaya.
The birth follows recommendations from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to breed the gorillas.
The lowland gorilla species faces threats like habitat loss and poaching.
The zoo shared news of Calaya's pregnancy on social media using #GorillaStory.