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 Otaru Turns 5 - LP Zoo

Japanese macaque, Otaru,

Is turning five years old today

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,

And she is partying away.

The keepers gave her a browse ball

With leafy green goodies inside.

Otaru needs the wherewithal

To extract and be gratified.

She holds the ball and studies it.

Especially the holes she eyes,

Discovering her fingers fit.

Five years old, this monkey is wise.

Happy Birthday Otaru girl,

As 'round goodies your fingers curl.