SUTERA
Adult Female Siamang
Born: February 7, 1992, at Gulf
Breeze Zoo, Florida
Weight: 26.8 pounds (12 kg)
History: Born and reared in natal family. Her
name, Sutera, is the Indonesian word meaning "silk."
Distinctive features: Small,
thin body; long, thin arms; chest is bare around prominent nipples |
SIMON
Adult Male Siamang
Born: July 18, 1980, at the
Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio
Weight: 45.4 pounds (20.4 kg)
History: After being rejected by his mother at
birth, Simon was removed from his parents for hand-rearing in a
nursery at the Cincinnati Zoo. Simon was transferred to Seattle
on June 3, 1982.
Distinctive features: Smooth
coat; hair tufts that resembles a tail; broad chest and muscular
arms and legs |