Cute baby gorilla takes first steps
The little male Western Lowland gorilla, nicknamed ‘Tiny’, was exploring his new home in the zoo's "Gorilla Kingdom".
Tiny took his first wobbly steps after leaving his mothers side for the first time last week since birth.
He was urged on by his 12-year-old mother 'Mjukuu' as he stumbled and crawled around the gorilla enclosure.
At one point the baby made his way back to his mum, only to be gently pushed away and encouraged to continue his new adventure.
Keepers are yet to decide on a permanent name for the youngster, who at just over one foot tall is outgrowing his nickname.
Tiny is the first gorilla to be born at London Zoo in more than 20 years.
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