All new mums are proud- even a gorilla

ALL babies look beautiful to their mums and baby gorilla Mjuku is no exception. Today her proud mother Asili displayed her to an adoring public for the first time, writes Peter Gruner.

Clinging to her mother and looking bemused at the crowds Mjuku is the star attraction at Chessington World of Adventure. The mischievous five-month-old shares an enclosure with five other relatives including her proud and doting father Kumba.

"Far from being aloof and indifferent like a lot of male gorillas Kumba is delighted with his daughter," said Emma Hart, spokeswoman for the zoo. He plays…