Congrats to Bonita Bongo, who gave birth to a yet-to-be-named calf on Sunday night!
Mom and baby are off exhibit getting to know one another, but you should be able to see them out in the African Veldt soon.
The bongo is one of the largest African forest antelope. This species is found in dense tropical jungles and bamboo forests. In addition to the deep chestnut color of their coats, bongos have bright white stripes on their sides to help camoflage them from their enemies. Bongos are extremely shy and when startled, flee quickly into the forest with their horns against the back of their neck. This keeps them from getting tangled in surrounding vegetation.