When I started observing the Shabani family a year ago, I had the impression that Shabani was indifferent toward Ai, but recently he seems to have become more interested.
Ai does not seem to reject Shabani, and has even begun to show gestures such as inviting Shabani to join him.
Although we could not confirm mating, we sincerely hope that a new life will be born.

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Shabani♂
Born October 20, 1996
Place of birth Appenhure Primate Park (Netherlands)

Ai ♀
Born February 27, 2003
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo