Tulivu

The Detroit Zoo is asking the public to vote on the name of a baby gorilla born on July 12, with three finalists: Lobk, Usala, and Amateka. The baby, born to first-time mom Tulivu and father Mshindi, is the second gorilla born at the zoo and strengthens conservation efforts for the critically endangered species.

The Detroit Zoo has welcomed a newborn baby girl gorilla, the second born in its nearly 100-year history. The infant, born to first-time mom Tulivu and father Mshindi, is the sixth gorilla at the zoo and half-sibling to Motema, a previous birth in 2024. The zoo reports all are doing well and will monitor the family closely.

The Detroit Zoo welcomed its second gorilla born in history, a female born to first-time mom Tulivu and father Mshindi on July 12. The birth is significant for conservation efforts, as it strengthens the population of critically endangered gorillas through coordinated breeding programs.