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See The New Orangutan Baby At The Denver Zoo

DENVER (CBS4)- Denver Zoo visitors were able to see the new baby Sumatran Orangutan on Friday morning.

Cerah the Baby Organutan at Denver Zoo
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Cerah was born late last month and made her public debut in the dayroom in the Great Apes exhibit on Friday.

Cerah the Baby Organutan at Denver Zoo
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Cerah's older sister has been showing off for zoo visitors now that mom is busy.

PHOTO GALLERY: Baby Orangutan Makes Public Debut At Denver Zoo

So far, Cerah has been under the attentive care of her mom, Nias.

"Carries her perfectly, has taught Nessie how she's supposed to behave with the baby. It's been absolutely wonderful," said Denver Zoo primate keeper Cindy Cossaboon.

Cerah the Baby Organutan at Denver Zoo
(credit: CBS)

LINK: Denver Zoo

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