Week in wildlife: a baby pangolin, a gorilla super-mum and Formula One geese
This week's wildlife highlights feature a variety of remarkable animal stories from around the globe. A disabled gorilla named Lengui has given birth in the wild, showcasing her resilience despite her challenges. Additionally, a baby pangolin is receiving treatment for sinusitis, while a pair of parakeets in New Zealand has become notable for their successful breeding efforts.
- ▪A disabled gorilla named Lengui has given birth in the wild in the Congo.
- ▪A baby pangolin suffering from sinusitis is being treated by medics in Indonesia.
- ▪The kākāriki karaka parakeets in New Zealand have produced over 10% of their species' total population this year.
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View image in fullscreenThe week in wildlifeWeek in wildlife: a baby pangolin, a gorilla super-mum and Formula One geese This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the worldA hammertail, also known as a robber fly, in Juno Beach, Florida, US Photograph: Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto/ShutterstockPejman FaratinFri 29 May 2026 04.01 EDTShareView image in fullscreenSnout trouble … a baby pangolin suffering with sinusitis is treated by medics with International Animal Rescue’s partner Yiari in IndonesiaPhotograph: Dr Karmele Llano Sanchez/Yiari/IARShareView image in fullscreenA disabled gorilla named Lengui has given birth in the wild – despite being in her 30s (they generally live to be about 40) and lacking one of her hands.
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