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Newborn at Dudley Zoo is cheeky little monkey - with video

Dudley Zoo are welcoming a new addition to their baboon family.

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The zoo's third baby was born on October 19 to first-time mum, nine year-old Jimma and dad, Ebano, aged 11.

Keepers are busy trying to determine the gender of the youngster and brainstorming ideas for a name.

Jade Reddall, primate keeper, said: "Jimma is doing a fantastic job nursing and carrying the newborn and after helping Addis and Tana care for Billie and Ambo for the last two years, she will have picked up a thing or two.

"Dad is also being protective over his youngest offspring and the baby seems very alert. We've even spotted Billie and Ambo both grooming the little one, so they're all doing the right things."

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