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FILE - In this file photo provided by the Philadelphia Zoo a newly born western lowland gorilla rests on its mother Kira in Philadelphia. The baby gorilla finally has a name and his mother picked it out. The zoo says keepers decorated boxes with three name choices and filled them with treats. Whichever box mom Kira went to first would be the baby's name. Kira headed straight for the box labeled "Ajabu." (Philadelphia Zoo via AP, File)
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FILE - In this file photo provided by the Philadelphia Zoo a newly born western lowland gorilla rests on its mother Kira in Philadelphia. The baby gorilla finally has a name and his mother picked it out. The zoo says keepers decorated boxes with three name choices and filled them with treats. Whichever box mom Kira went to first would be the baby's name. Kira headed straight for the box labeled "Ajabu." (Philadelphia Zoo via AP, File)
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This photo provided by the Philadelphia Zoo shows a newly born western lowland gorilla resting on its mother Kira in Philadelphia. Kira had a difficult labor that required medical techniques typically used for delivering human babies. Due to concerns about her and the baby’s health, the zoo brought in a team from the veterinary and human medical field. After 1 ½ hours the team delivered the baby, Friday, June 2, 2017, using forceps and episiotomy. (Philadelphia Zoo via AP)
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This photo provided by the Philadelphia Zoo shows a newly born western lowland gorilla resting on its mother Kira in Philadelphia. Kira had a difficult labor that required medical techniques typically used for delivering human babies. Due to concerns about her and the baby’s health, the zoo brought in a team from the veterinary and human medical field. After 1 ½ hours the team delivered the baby, Friday, June 2, 2017, using forceps and episiotomy. (Philadelphia Zoo via AP)
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An Amur tiger walks across a passageway after a news conference at the Philadelphia Zoo, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The see-through mesh pathway called Big Cat Crossing is part of a national trend called animal rotation that zoos use to enrich the experience of both creatures and guests. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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An Amur tiger walks across a passageway after a news conference at the Philadelphia Zoo, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The see-through mesh pathway called Big Cat Crossing is part of a national trend called animal rotation that zoos use to enrich the experience of both creatures and guests. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Amur tigers walk across a passageway after a new conference at the Philadelphia Zoo, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The see-through mesh pathway called Big Cat Crossing is part of a national trend called animal rotation that zoos use to enrich the experience of both creatures and guests. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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An Amur tiger walks across a passageway after a news conference at the Philadelphia Zoo, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The see-through mesh pathway called Big Cat Crossing is part of a national trend called animal rotation that zoos use to enrich the experience of both creatures and guests. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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An Amur tiger walks across a passageway after a news conference at the Philadelphia Zoo, Wednesday, May 7, 2014, in Philadelphia. The see-through mesh pathway called Big Cat Crossing is part of a national trend called animal rotation that zoos use to enrich the experience of both creatures and guests. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
