Endangered gibbon born at Hythe nature reserve

Port Lympne Reserve in Hythe has announced the birth of an endangered Javan gibbon.

Baby Lima, born on Valentine’s Day, is now one of five siblings, cared for by his mother, Belle, and father, Gapak.

Simon Jeffery, animal director at Port Lympne Reserve said the reserve was “incredibly proud” to welcome Lima.

“As a critically important species within the Eaza (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) programme, Javan gibbons are central to our conservation mission,” Jefferey said, “and Lima represents a significant and exciting step forward for our breeding efforts”.