A Western lowland gorilla named Mbeke was born at the Dallas Zoo on July 18, 2025, to mother Megan and silverback Marcus. The male infant, whose name honors a dedicated gorilla conservationist in the Congo, is part of a troop led by his father and is being closely cared for by his mother. This birth is a significant symbol of hope for the critically endangered Western lowland gorillas, highlighting the zoo’s commitment to their conservation and future survival.
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