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Critically Endangered Monkey Welcomes Healthy Baby Months After Groundbreaking Leg Surgery
Photo: Jamie Haughton / Unsplash
An extraordinary veterinary procedure has saved a roloway monkey's foot from amputation, paving the way for her to give birth to a healthy daughter named Lagertha. This successful birth represents a vital boost for the critically endangered species, which is estimated to have fewer than 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild.
An extraordinary veterinary procedure has saved a roloway monkey’s foot from amputation, paving the way for her to give birth to a healthy daughter named Lagertha. This successful birth represents a vital boost for the critically endangered species, which is estimated to have fewer than 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild.