Baby Chimp Cassie Gets TLC After Fracture

A newborn chimp named Cassie, rescued after fracturing her femur from a fall, is getting round-the-clock care at Rockhampton Zoo — including a cast, special exercises, and a life-saving donation of colostrum from a local supporter named Cassie. With her mom Sile slowly adjusting, the zoo hopes for a full reunion, while celebrating this rare birth — the first chimp in six years and genetically precious — amid the emotional weight of recent losses. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ffc41fed8ce6000