Marilyn-Lori is a mature breeding female who arrived at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens from the San Diego Wild Animal Park with a recommendation to breed with either of two males (Akili, also from San Diego, or Mabruki, newly arrived from the Fort Worth Zoo). Twenty-one year old Lori (or “Lor”) is an excellent mother, with her two offspring who have traveled to Jacksonville with her (Jumanji and Muhdeblu).Bonobos have distinctive personalities, and Lori is no exception. She is thought to be insecure at times, and shows impatience by clapping her hands. The keepers like the fact that Lori will take medicine from a syringe or spoon and that she drinks politely with a straw from a cup or bottle. She is a extremely intelligent, quick learner and already knows 27 training behaviors.
Photo by: San Diego Wild Animal Park
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