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Video shows mother ape taking in a baby robin when it found its way into her zoo enclosure
By Jordan Gartner at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate care team, said Eve’...
Key takeaway Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate care team, said Eve’s maternal instincts kicked in while taking in the bird.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's own zoological institutions can take note of the remarkable display of maternal instincts shown by Eve, a siamang at ABQ BioPark in New Mexico. The video of Eve caring for a baby robin that wandered into her enclosure is a heartwarming reminder of the complex social behaviors exhibited by primates. As Nashville continues to develop and expand its own parks and green spaces, the city's zoos and wildlife sanctuaries can learn from examples like Eve's story, which highlights the importance of providing diverse and stimulating environments for animals. By supporting local zoos and conservation efforts, Nashvillians can help promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world, and perhaps even witness similar remarkable interactions between species in their own community. The city's animal care teams and wildlife experts can also draw inspiration from Eve's gentle nature and the successful reunion of the baby robin with its family.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) - A New Mexico zoo is highlighting one of its siamangs, named Eve, after she took in a baby robin that found its way into her habitat. ABQ BioPark shared the cute video last month of the two interacting. Megan Agena, a member of the zoo’s primate care team, said Eve’...
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