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At Montagne des Singes in Kintzheim, baby season is in full swing:<\/p>\n
Since the beginning of spring, nine Barbary macaque babies have been born \u2013 to the delight of our entire team.<\/p>\n
And it\u2019s not over yet! The birth period continues until mid-July.<\/p>\n
Each newborn is a wonder\u2026 and a great victory for the conservation of this endangered species: In the wild, fewer than 8,000 Barbary macaques remain. Seeing these little ones in our forest is a privilege \u2013 and a symbol of hope for the future. We can\u2019t wait to watch them grow, play, find their place\u2026 and one day, become parents themselves.<\/p>\n
Births happen naturally, up in the trees and quietly during the night \u2013 just like in the forests of North Africa. In the early morning, we often discover, with awe, a mother holding her baby close, ready to introduce it to the group\u2026 and to our lucky visitors!<\/p>\n
We never know in advance exactly how many babies will be born. We observe the females, look for signs, and then nature takes its course. On average, between 10 and 15 babies are born at Montagne des Singes each year.<\/p>\n\n\t\t