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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Watch as a cheeky baby chimp makes silly faces to zoo visitors

  • An eight-month-old baby chimpanzee named Makutu at Dallas Zoo has been filmed playfully interacting with visitors.
  • Footage shows Makutu making silly faces and pressing his hands against the glass barrier, delighting onlookers.
  • Born in January, Makutu is the first chimpanzee to be born at the Texas zoo in over 10 years.
  • His name, meaning 'ears' in Chichewa, was chosen by the zoo due to his 'irresistibly adorable big ears'.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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