The primate team had to intervene to save the newborn chimpanzee's life by bottle-feeding him, and little Ekon remains under their constant care, showing very positive growth and development. On the day he turns 2 months old, the results of the popular vote, which received nearly 3.000 votes, were announced. Through these initiatives, the animal conservation park aims to raise awareness and mobilize society toward the protection of biodiversity in general and of these critically endangered species.
In very special cases, BIOPARC Valencia shares its commitment to love and respect for animals with the community. the choice of name of some of those born in the park. And this time it is a truly relevant one, the new baby of the chimpanzee familyA very important birth because it means hope for its species, the Pan troglodytes verus, in extreme risk of extinction, and because it represents a new success for the international program for its preservation (EEP), in which the BIOPARCs of Valencia and Fuengirola participate, hosting the largest group in Spain. On the day the little one turns 2 months old, the final result of the nearly 3.000 votes is to be announced. Among the three options, which began with the letter "E" in reference to its mother Eva, the winner with More than 50% has been Ekon, of Nigerian origin and meaning strength; in second place was Eros, the god of love, with nearly 40%, and Eusi, meaning "dark color" in Swahili, named after his father, Moreno, with 10%.
The chimpanzee Ekon.
After his birth The first challenge came because, due to the difficulties that his mother Eva presented in raising him, the personnel specialized in primates had to act urgently to save his lifeIn coordination with the European conservation group, a delicate process began to feed him with bottles y keep it under human care The baby is kept close to his peers for as little time as possible until he can integrate into his family group. Following protocols to encourage his development as naturally as possible, the little one remains close to his peers so they can see, smell, and hear each other. In fact, he has even begun to vocalize, marking how he will communicate in adulthood.
This is how the baby chimpanzee born at BIOPARC Valencia is evolving.
In this sense, it seems that the chosen name is ideal because Ekon shows great strength and its evolution is being very positiveHe's already over three kilos in weight and is becoming increasingly observant and curious, so the technical team recently began bringing him closer to the outdoor enclosure in the area recreating the African jungle, as well as exposing him to more of the beneficial sun.
The tender ones stand out Reactions from the youngest and most restless, Djibril who will soon turn 6 years old and Cala who is only 1 year old, who try to invite him to play. Meanwhile, his parents, Moreno and Eva, as well as the other females, Natalia, Noelia, Malin, and Py, are all attentive to the youngest member of the family. They try to get close and touch him, establishing their first bonds with him. For the time being, Ekon remains in the indoor facilities with everything necessary to enjoy maximum well-being while he continues to grow.
Call for conservation of the western chimpanzee.
And from BIOPARC a call is made to meet the western chimpanzee family, classified as critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List (IUCN). Raising public awareness about their protection is essential, as their threats are caused by human action, primarily habitat loss, illegal hunting, and disease transmission due to their strong genetic similarities. And it is vital to "take action" by taking action. in situ en preservation projects of these territories, such as those promoted by the BIOPARC Foundation.
