Critically endangered monkey gives birth after surgery saves her foot
Why it matters: This medical breakthrough offers hope for endangered species and showcases innovative cross-species surgical techniques.
- Masaya, a 15-year-old roloway monkey, successfully gave birth after critical foot surgery.
- Chester Zoo vets collaborated with human surgeons for the complex, limb-saving operation.
- The surgery removed a golf-ball-sized mass, preventing amputation and ensuring Masaya's mobility for breeding.
In a remarkable conservation success, Masaya, a critically endangered roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, has given birth just months after undergoing pioneering surgery to save her foot from amputation. This complex operation, a collaborative effort between zoo vets and human surgeons, removed a golf-ball-sized mass, highlighting innovative cross-species medical advancements.
