Baby gorilla shows 'strong grip' in mother's arms in Bristol

Baby gorilla shows 'strong grip' in mother's arms in Bristol

A baby gorilla is thriving four weeks after being born at Bristol Zoo Gardens.The tiny western lowland gorilla was born to mother Kala and father Jock lastmonth.

It arrived almost a year after Kala lost her first baby afterundergoing an emergency Caesarean.

Keepers say the baby is very alert andlooking around but still sleeping a lot in Kala’s arms. They regularly see thebaby feeding and it is growing well.