Ibu exercises daily, just like any expectant mommy trying to
stay fit. Just like with a human, this is so she can have the most successful
pregnancy possible. Her zoo keepers help Ibu exercise regularly. The zoo
keepers are not adding exercise to her regular routine, but rather keeping up
her regular level of fitness, letting her “get her Jane Fonda on.” Because Orangutan babies are only about 3 to 5 pounds when born, Ibu will not gain much weight.
Ibu’s training includes exercises that appear like a work
out warm up. It includes: getting her knees up like a march, reaching her hands
up high into the air, rolling her shoulders, expanding her hips, stretching,
climbing, and squats, as well as mental exercises for her inquisitive mind.
Despite the lack of weigth gain in pregnancy, an increase in belly size can occur. Because when Ibu is exercising
she practices stretching, her long, orange fur leaves her belly more exposed,
and it’s evident she has the beginnings of a baby bump! While on exhibit, it
may be hard to tell that five-month-pregnant Ibu is showing because her fur and
her build hide the subtle bump. Maybe her little bump will be more obvious as
her baby continues to grow.
Either way - it’s exciting to anticipate having a new little
red head hanging around.
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