Bonobo Kaleb gets to know adult male Mabruki, who has come to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens from the Fort Worth Zoo as a breeding recommendation from the bonobo SSP (Species Survival Plan).Mabruki, 25 years old, was born at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, and then transferred to Texas when he was an adolescent, to live with two other males. As can be seen in the photos, Mabruki is adored by the young Kaleb and they already have a strong bond. Two Buddies, they frequently play and hang out together.
Mabruki is one of two recommended breeding males that will help create a more natural multi-male group. The zoo will be managing these animals in flexible and constantly changing groups.
Photo by: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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