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Rare monkey gives birth just months after surgeons perform foot-saving operation

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Masaya, the 15-year-old Roloway monkey at Chester Zoo, has given birth to Lagertha months after a foot-saving operation that kept most of her toes and prevented amputation.
The foot surgery, conducted with input from the University of Liverpool veterinary team, aimed to preserve Masaya's limb and avoid potential amputation.
Masaya’s condition and successful recovery reinforce the role of Chester Zoo in ongoing roloway conservation and her value to the species’ survival.
Chester Zoo is one of only two UK locations housing roloway monkeys, highlighting the species’ rarity and the importance of Masaya’s offspring for genetics and breeding.
Lagertha, Masaya’s newborn daughter, is already contributing to a positive conservation narrative as Masaya continues to raise a healthy third offspring.
Zookeepers emphasize Masaya’s parenting strength, with staff noting she is 'parenting magnificently' as Lagertha grows.
The roloway operation, a collaboration between Chester Zoo and Liverpool vets, stands as a rare veterinary milestone in primate care.
Masaya’s recovery is presented as a success story that preserves her capacity to nurture Lagertha and future offspring.
The Daily Mail coverage notes the broader context of endangered species threats, including habitat pressures and illegal trade, framing the birth as a conservation milestone.
Masaya’s story underscores the value of international veterinary cooperation in advancing exotic animal medicine and species preservation.

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