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"Surprise" Monkey Haven Welcomes Unexpected Baby Money 

Pumpkin with her mother Malou

Monkey Haven has welcomed a new baby Capuchin which staff say is a "surprise" because all their females are implanted with a contraceptive.

The unexpected birth of the baby, called Pumpkin has moved into a bigger enclosure with more room to play with her mother.

Staff at the sanctuary say both mother and baby are doing well after she was born on Halloween.

Keeper Lilymae Millichamp said:

 “Our little lockdown baby has given us all lots of joy already. Malou is a wonderful mum, Peppino is a protective Dad and the rest of the tribe dote on the new arrival. 

“It was quite a shock to see a little furry monkey clinging to her back. It wasn’t what any of us planned – but then this year hasn’t exactly gone to plan for any of us, has it..?” 

Scroll through pictures here.

You can find more out about the newborn here.

 

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