Nation Critically endangered gorilla born at National Zoo: Video shows zoo’s first newborn in 5 years May 30, 2023Saleen Martin, USA TODAYComments Off on Critically endangered gorilla born at National Zoo: Video shows zoo’s first newborn in 5 years "We are overjoyed to welcome a new infant to our western lowland gorilla troop," said Becky Malinsky, curator of primates, in a news release.