In 1994, Josie, a female Bornean  orangutan in Lowry Park Zoo Tampa, FL, gave 
birth to her first baby,  Sulango.  She was raised in captivity and needed 
assistance with  breastfeeding.  According to their press release article, the 
vet  staff assisted Sulango to the breast every two hours for the first few  
days, and Josie managed quite well by herself after that.  I use this  example 
in my breastfeeding classes.  Even an orangutan needs help if she  was bottle 
fed!  She went on to nurse him for over three  years.
 
Debbie  Albert, RN, Ph.D., LMHC, IBCLC, RLC
Tampa  Lactation Counseling
Tampa,  FL
 
 

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