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Revision as of 13:52, 29 March 2012
Nairi (born December 13, 2011) is a female orangutan at the Birmingham Zoo. She is the first-born offspring of Lipz and her mate, Oliver, and was delivered by caesarean section.
Nairi's name was chosen in a contest sponsored by the zoo. 5-year old Evan Lucia of Shelby County submitted the winning entry. The name means "kind one" in Indonesia, and also "sounded cool" to Evan. Proceeds from the contest's $2 entry fee went to Orangutan Outreach.
References
- Thornton, William (December 15, 2011) "Birmingham Zoo announces birth of orangutan." Birmingham News
- Ruisi, Anne (March 29, 2012) "Birmingham Zoo's baby orangutan gets a name: Nairi." Birmingham News