After 24 hours of labor, Kira the gorilla had not progressed and was beginning to tire and show signs she was feeling worse.
The Philadelphia Zoo had to act fast if they were going to save Kira and her baby. So they brought in a team of veterinarians and regular doctors to perform an emergency delivery using procedures and equipment similar to those used in human deliveries — and it worked.
The 17-year-old Western lowland gorilla successfully delivered a healthy five pound baby boy.
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