Cute baby calf born at Franklin Park Zoo

BOSTON — There's a new baby at the Franklin Park Zoo. 

On April 27, Eastern Bongo Annakiya gave birth to a baby calf. The calf came out weighing 42 pounds and was able to stand within 20 minutes of being born.

“The calf appears healthy. She is bright, alert and responsive, and is also very strong and active. As with any new birth, we are monitoring the mother and baby closely,” said Dr. Alex Becket, Zoo New England Associate Veterinarian in the department of Animal Health and Conservation Medicine.

The bongo, who doesn't have a name yet, is scheduled to be on exhibit over this weekend, weather permitting.

Since 1984, 17 bongo have been born at Franklin Park Zoo; they are a critically endangered species.

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