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Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Daily News
Maury Povich, former talk show host, revealed the paternity test results for a Sumatran orangutan named Siska at the Denver Zoo. The zoo had been unsure of the father's identity until a DNA test was performed. Povich announced that Berani, a 30-year-old orangutan, is the father, and the zoo shared a photo of the newly minted dad.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Television host Maury Povich made a comeback to reveal the paternity of a baby orangutan at the Denver Zoo, adding a twist to his usual paternity test format.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The Denver Zoo enlisted the help of former talk show host Maury Povich to determine the father of a baby orangutan. Povich revealed the results on video, declaring that Berani was the father. The baby, named Siska, was born to 15-year-old Eirina, a Sumatran orangutan. Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting. The zoo had to wait a few months to obtain a DNA sample from Siska to compare against potential fathers Berani and Jaya. Povich taped the announcement before attending the Daytime Emmy Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Honor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
The Denver Zoo enlisted the help of talk-show host Maury Povich to reveal the paternity results of a baby orangutan named Siska. After months of uncertainty, it was determined that 30-year-old Berani was the father. The announcement was met with cheers from the zoo staff and delight from Berani. The baby orangutan is part of a breeding effort to increase the population of critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. Orangutans are threatened by factors such as logging, forest fires, and hunting. The zoo staff had to be careful not to interfere with the mother and baby during their bonding time, leading to a delay in determining the father.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
The Denver Zoo called in paternity test expert Maury Povich to determine the father of a newborn orangutan named Siska. After months of uncertainty, Povich revealed that 30-year-old Berani was indeed the father, much to the delight of the zoo staff. The zoo mimicked Povich's show by showing a split screen of the potential fathers and the audience cheered when the results were announced. Siska's birth is significant as Sumatran orangutans are critically endangered.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLKY Louisville
The Denver Zoo enlisted the help of talk show host Maury Povich to reveal the paternity results of a newborn Sumatran orangutan named Siska. Povich announced that the father is Berani, confirming the suspicions and creating a viral video.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The Denver Zoo called in talk show host Maury Povich to reveal the paternity test results of a baby orangutan. The zoo staff was unsure if the father was a 30-year-old orangutan named Berani or a 16-year-old orangutan named Jaya. Povich, known for his show where he reveals paternity test results, opened the envelope and announced that Berani is indeed the father. The zoo mimicked the show's format, sharing a split screen of the two potential fathers and celebrating the results.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was experiencing buoyancy issues and swimming abnormally, prompting a CT scan that revealed the cause: enteritis, or inflamed intestines, resulting in increased internal gas. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally. The CT scan, which required special accommodations, was shared on Instagram by the zoo. This comes after a recent case where a 376-pound alligator at a Florida zoo was diagnosed with an ear infection after CT scans and X-rays.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WYFF4 Greenville
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was swimming with a tilt, prompting a visit to the on-site hospital for a CT scan. The scan revealed that the fish had inflamed intestines, causing increased internal gas and affecting its buoyancy. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLWT Cincinnati
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was swimming with a tilt, prompting a visit to the on-site hospital for a CT scan. The scan revealed that the fish had inflamed intestines, causing increased internal gas and affecting its buoyancy. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KETV Omaha
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was swimming with a tilt, prompting a visit to the on-site hospital for a CT scan. The scan revealed that the fish had inflamed intestines, causing increased internal gas and affecting its buoyancy. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WMUR Manchester
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was swimming with a tilt, prompting a visit to the on-site hospital for a CT scan. The scan revealed that the fish had inflamed intestines, causing increased internal gas and affecting its buoyancy. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
A French angelfish at the Denver Zoo was swimming with a tilt, prompting a visit to the on-site hospital for a CT scan. The scan revealed that the fish had inflamed intestines, causing increased internal gas and affecting its buoyancy. The fish was treated with antibiotics and is now swimming normally.