These cute pictures show the world’s youngest baby gorilla being cuddled by its mom hours after being born.

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The tiny infant was just born at Bristol Zoo Gardens in England, helping secure the future of the critically-endangered species.

Momma Kala gave birth naturally overnight with dad Jock just a few meters away and the rest of the family troop nearby.

The new gorilla joins a troop of six at the zoo, which are part of a breeding program to help safeguard the future of western lowland gorillas.

Keepers found the little gorilla nestling in the arms of its nine-year-old mother, who came from Germany in 2018.

Lynsey Bugg, of Bristol Zoo, said the baby arrived in the early hours of Thursday.

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She said, “We are all thrilled. There is something very special about seeing a new-born baby gorilla, they are such an iconic and charismatic species.

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“[Kala] is being very attentive and taking good care of her baby. It’s very early days but we are cautiously optimistic.

“The early signs are good and the baby looks to be a good size and is strong.”

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