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Sela is the first siamang born at the San Diego Zoo in more than 10 years, so keepers weren’t sure how the muchlarger orangutans that share their habitat would react. “They were really excited about the new baby,” says Tanya. And they have been gentle and respectful with the new arrival. “Ellie is usually fine with the orangutans coming close.” If their adoring gazes and gentle caresses get to be too much, “She just takes Sela and moves away.”

Sixyearold orangutan Aisha is especially captivated by Sela, and the admiration seems mutual. Aisha was somewhat of a preapproved playmate. “Unkie and Ellie have a really great relationship with Aisha,” says Tanya. “They have plenty of familiarity playing and wrestling with her, and she’s been completely appropriate in her behavior toward Sela.”

Learn all about the San Diego Zoo's tiny survivor named Sela: http://sdzoo.com/TinySurvivor