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In pics: chimpanzee breeder at Beijing Zoo
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In pics: chimpanzee breeder at Beijing Zoo

Wang Zheng nurses a chimpanzee cub at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2022. Wang Zheng has worked at the Gorilla House of Beijing Zoo for 17 years. He takes care of all aspects about the animals living here. As a breeder, Wang needs to learn and understand the animals' psychological activities, temper, and their behavioral patterns for better breeding.

The most unforgettable moment for Wang over the years was when Nan Nan, an artificially-raised chimpanzee, gave birth to a female cub in 2021. It was the second time Nan Nan had given birth to a cub.

When Nan Nan gave birth to her first cub, she had no awareness of nursing. Wang and his colleagues then showed her videos of chimpanzee nursing and even demonstrated it by themselves with a doll.

After giving birth for the second time, Nan Nan finally learned how to nurse with breeders' assistance.

"As breeders, the happiest thing is that the animals we raise thrive in our zoo healthily, and I think this is our success," Wang said.

Chimpanzees eat fruits at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2022. 

Wang Zheng trims nails for Nan Nan at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2022. ​

Wang Zheng offers ice to a chimpanzee for cooling down at Beijing Zoo in Beijing, capital of China, July 14, 2022. ​

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