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Viral Facebook video shows chimpanzee mama and her baby cuddling, playing after they were separated

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A mother chimpanzee and her newborn baby who previously made waves on social media with their joyful reunion are apparently not finished with eliciting a collective “awww” from people on the internet.

Mahale, the mother chimpanzee, and her baby, Kucheza, are seen in their latest video doing what mothers and babies do — being close to one another, snuggling and playing (check out their adorable interactions in the Facebook post lower down in this article). 

The mother and baby live in the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.

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In the latest video, baby Kucheza leans backward playfully at one point, and is then drawn close by its mom once more. 

The mother chimp and her baby are enjoying being together constantly — but Kucheza’s first moments in life were scary, a zoo representative told Fox News Digital recently.

Baby Kucheza is shown here after delivery by C-section on November 15.

Baby Kucheza is shown here after delivery by C-section on November 15.
(Sedgwick County Zoo)

“Mahale’s labor had stopped progressing and the medical team had to do an emergency C-section to get the baby out safely,” Jennica King, director of strategic communications for the zoo, told Fox News Digital via email on November 18.

That was just one day after mother and baby were reunited.

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“He had breathing complications at birth and had to spend the night in the hospital for breathing treatments,” she added.

(SEE THE NEW VIDEO of mother and baby, shown below.) 

Kucheza responded “very quickly” and was able to leave the hospital the following day.

But the medical team kept a close eye on him, King also said.

During this time, Kucheza was in the “same area as mom,” noted King, but not with full contact until the following morning (their joyful reunion can be seen in video at the top of this article). 

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The zoo needed to be sure that the baby wouldn’t have any other complications or possible infections before letting the mom take over, said King.

“Once mom had baby back she wouldn’t let go, and keepers would certainly not want to have to separate them again.”

Mahale clutches baby Kucheza. The two were reunited after they were separated for two days post-delivery — and both are now healthy and happy, according to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.

Mahale clutches baby Kucheza. The two were reunited after they were separated for two days post-delivery — and both are now healthy and happy, according to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas.
(Sedgwick County Zoo)

Mama Mahale is 28 years old. She came to the Sedgwick County Zoo about a year ago from another zoo, said King.

“Chimpanzees in AZA-accredited institutions are managed by the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan, which determines the best homes for each chimpanzee in the population based on genetics, breeding, space and troop needs,” King also said.

“The last chimpanzee baby to be born at our zoo was 12 years ago and he’s still living here with the troop.”

While they can’t be sure that either Mahale or her baby Kucheza will always live at this particular zoo, King said they do know that the pair “will be together for at least the next five-eight years,” when Kucheza is fully grown and would “naturally separate from his mother,” King also said.

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“The last chimpanzee baby to be born at our zoo was 12 years ago and he’s still living here with the troop,” she added.

Mahale embraces Kucheza on left, with baby Kucheza shown on right. Mother and baby are doing "extremely well," according to a zoo representative who shared insights with Fox News Digital.

Mahale embraces Kucheza on left, with baby Kucheza shown on right. Mother and baby are doing “extremely well,” according to a zoo representative who shared insights with Fox News Digital.
(Sedgwick County Zoo)

The Sedgwick County Zoo has over 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species, and is “dedicated to conserving wildlife both here and around the world,” said King. 

“Our entire staff, both medical and animal care teams included, have such inspiring passion and dedication to caring for the animals that call our zoo their home.”

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Noting that the zookeepers who care for Mahale and the rest of the chimpanzees have “very strong bonds” and “longstanding relationships” with each animal, King said it is precisely that trust and bond that was at work during the tense birth.

Mahale “allowed our team to intervene with the lifesaving care that we did,” she said.

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So how are mother and baby today? 

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the latest video of the adorable duo shows they’re doing just great. 

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“Mom and baby are doing extremely well,” King told Fox News Digital on November 27.

“Mahale is healing, and looking and acting exactly as a mom of a newborn should.”

To learn more, watch the video at the top of this article. 

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Have your cup and eat it, too: Coffee shop introduces edible cups in an effort to cut down on waste

A retailer in England has taken matters into its own hands to help eliminate waste in the world. 

Zero Green is a sustainable store in Bristol, England, that’s known for being a zero-waste shop — in every respect. 

The store introduced edible coffee cups to its menu so customers can drink their coffee in a wafer cup, then eat it.

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A barista at Zero Green told Bristol Live that the cups are made of wheat and barley. 

“It’s very much like a sort of thick ice cream wafer, so it’s got that kind of nutty, wheaty taste,” the barista said.

Edible coffee cups

The “Cupffee” selections are made from a thicker version of an ice cream cone; they’re said to taste a lot like it and reportedly will last long enough to hold the coffee while it’s enjoyed. “Nice to eat you!” says the wrapper — which is biodegradable.  (SWNS)

The cups have been shown to stay sturdy long enough for customers to drink the beverage within them, according to SWNS. 

“This is as close to a zero-waste cup as we can get.”

It also comes with a thin, biodegradable paper sleeve holder, which can be recycled after the beverage — and cup — have been enjoyed.

Edible coffee cups

A zero-waste store in Bristol called Zero Green has started serving its coffee in edible cups.  (SWNS)

The cups were developed by Bulgarian retailer Cupffee.

It was founded in 2014 with the goal of making the world more sustainable, according to the company’s website. 

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The cup can hold hot and cold drinks and stay strong for as long as 40 minutes.

The cups are also said to be as light as a cookie and are low-calorie, according to the company. 

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The Cupffee cups come in a small and large size — and they ship worldwide.

Edible coffee cups

A thin biodegradable paper sleeve holder is all that’s left after a customer enjoys a cup of coffee — and the paper sleeves can be recycled. (SWNS)

Some 400 million plastic cups are used per day globally and less than 1% of them are recycled, according to Cupffee. 

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The barista for Zero Green said the cups are a great zero-waste option for coffee lovers. 

“This is as close to a zero-waste cup as we can get,” she said to Bristol Live. 

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Microscopic parasite found in Baltimore-area drinking water, officials say

Low levels of a microscopic parasite discovered in a Baltimore-area reservoir could sicken vulnerable residents, the city warned on Thursday.

The microorganism Cryptosporidium, commonly found in lakes and rivers, was found during a routine test of the Druid Lake Reservoir, Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) said in a news release. 

“Please rest assured that our drinking water remains safe for the general population,” the news release said. “This is not related, or in any way comparable, to previous water-related issues.”

While the city said the water is safe for most people to drink, it advised that vulnerable populations, including the immunocompromised, elderly or children, “should consider taking precautions.”

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Residents were advised to boil or filter water, or drink bottled water. (iStock)

The microorganism can potentially cause cryptosporidiosis, which is marked by gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever and stomach pain, according to the city. 

Officials advised vulnerable populations to drink bottled water, boil water for one minute before drinking, and to filter tap water with a filter labeled to ANSI/NSF 53 or 58 standards or a filter designed to remove objects 1 micron or larger.

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The city DPW said the water is safe for most people to drink, though the elderly, children and immunocompromised should consider taking precautions. (iStock)

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Parts of the Baltimore region water system impacted include Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Howard County, officials said.

Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium can potentially cause cryptosporidiosis. Symptoms include gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, vomiting, fever and stomach pain, according to the city. (CDC/ Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr.)

DPW said it will conduct more frequent sampling for Cryptosporidium at the city’s finished water reservoirs until sampling results can reliably show that Cryptosporidium is not detected.

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The city said it will publicly issue the results of all additional sampling tests.

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For autoimmune disease sufferers, ginger may ‘play a critical role’ in controlling inflammation, study finds

Ginger could play a critical role in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Michigan and the University of Colorado School of Medicine focused on the impact of ginger supplements on a type of white blood cell called the neutrophil.

Their findings indicated that ginger supplements could even help treat people with COVID.

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The team that conducted the study, which was published in the journal JCI Insight on Sept. 22, was especially interested in an immune response called neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation.

It’s also known as NETosis and is linked to the inflammation that can trigger autoimmune diseases.

Ginger powder

Ginger could play a critical role in controlling inflammation for people living with autoimmune diseases, according to a new study. (iStock)

NETs are microscopic, spider web-like structures that propel inflammation and clotting, which contribute to many autoimmune diseases — including lupus, antiphospholipid syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, the researchers said.

They found that ginger consumption by healthy people makes their neutrophils — a type of white blood cell that fights infections and heals injuries — more resistant to NETosis.

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Senior author Kristen Demoruelle, a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, noted that with many diseases, neutrophils are abnormally overactive.

“We found that ginger can help to restrain NETosis … It is a natural supplement that may be helpful to treat inflammation and symptoms for people with several different autoimmune diseases,” she said, according to the published study.

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“We found that ginger can help to restrain NETosis … It is a natural supplement that may be helpful to treat inflammation and symptoms for people with several different autoimmune diseases,” said one of the study’s senior authors. (iStock)

In a clinical trial, the research team found that among healthy volunteers, daily intake of a ginger supplement for seven days — at 20 milligrams per day — boosted a chemical inside the neutrophil called cAMP.

The high levels of cAMP then inhibited NETosis in response to various disease-related stimuli.

“Our research, for the first time, provides evidence for the biological mechanism that underlies ginger’s apparent anti-inflammatory properties in people.”

Said Professor Jason Knight of the University of Michigan, who was a senior co-author of the study, “Our research, for the first time, provides evidence for the biological mechanism that underlies ginger’s apparent anti-inflammatory properties in people,” according to SWNS.

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Many people with inflammatory conditions are likely to ask their doctor about the potential benefits of natural supplements — or it could be that they already take supplements, such as ginger, to help manage symptoms, the researchers said.

The team hopes that providing more evidence about ginger’s benefits will encourage health care providers and patients to strategically discuss its use to minimize disease.

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The research team hopes to use the study to unlock funding for clinical trials of ginger in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases where neutrophils are overactive, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, antiphospholipid syndrome and even COVID. (iStock)

“There are not a lot of natural supplements — or prescription medications, for that matter — that are known to fight overactive neutrophils,” Knight said, as SWNS noted.

“The goal is to be more strategic and personalized in terms of helping to relieve people’s symptoms.”

“We, therefore, think ginger may have a real ability to complement treatment programs that are already underway.”

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He added, “The goal is to be more strategic and personalized in terms of helping to relieve people’s symptoms.”

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The research team hopes to use the study to unlock funding for clinical trials of ginger in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases where neutrophils are overactive, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, antiphospholipid syndrome and even COVID.

Fox News Digital reached out to the study authors for further comment.

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