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Baby orangutan meets mum for first time

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Baby orangutan at Memphis Zoo, America
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This baby orangutan was born in Memphis Zoo, America. The birth was difficult for his mother, so she had to spend 11 days apart recovering.

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In that time he was looked after by zoo staff instead.

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But after a wait of 11 days, mum Jahe and her new baby got to meet for the first time.

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And there were cuddles all round!

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A contest to name the young orangutan has now been started by Memphis Zoo.