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By Hannah Cottrell, PA & Zahra Khaliq A baby monkey born with bright orange fur has been described by keepers as a ‘ray of sunshine’ – and has offered a beacon of hope for the endangered species it descends from. Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire, is now home to a one-week-old Francois’ langur, who was born to mother Lulu and father Wang in the early hours of February 17. While adult Francois’ langurs sport monochromatic coats, infants are born with striking orange hair, as images show the flame-coloured newborn cuddling into its mother’s dark black fur. Whipsnade zookeeper Amanda Robinson said the …

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