Masaya’s Miracle Birth and Foot Surgery | Science News

A critically endangered roloway monkey named Masaya, who narrowly avoided amputation after a life-threatening foot infection, has given birth to a healthy baby girl, Lagertha — a triumphant moment for conservation. Vets pulled off a groundbreaking surgery to save most of her foot, enabling her to care for her new offspring. With fewer than 2,000 roloway monkeys left in the wild and facing habitat loss and poaching, this birth is vital. Masaya, part of a European breeding program, now shares her zoo home with Lagertha — named after a Viking queen — and four other monkeys, all thriving under Chester Zoo’s care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/48b982ee2324edf2