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'''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''', also called '''Nadira''' (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. | 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. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 14 June 2018
Nairi, also called Nadira (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