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The Virginia Zoo's pregnant orangutan Dara got an ultrasound

Officials determined the baby orangutan is healthy and is due mid-June to early July.
Credit: The Virginia Zoo

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Dara the pregnant Bornean Orangutan at the Virginia Zoo had an ultrasound on Wednesday.

On April 11, the Zoo announced the 18-year-old orangutan was pregnant. The baby is expected sometime in mid-June or early July.

READ MORE: Virginia Zoo announces its orangutan Dara is pregnant

Zookeepers and Dr. Colleen Clabbers conducted the ultrasound on Dara and determined the baby orangutan is healthy.

Credit: The Virginia Zoo

According to the zoo, staff was able to perform the ultrasound by using food as a positive reinforcement.

The Virginia Zoo released this video, updating guests about Dara.

Zoo Keepers observed Dara and 14-year-old male Solaris breeding last fall.

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