A baby gorilla was delivered through a rare cesarean section on Sunday at Seattle's Woodland Zoo, marking a significant event in gorilla care. The procedure was necessary for 29-year-old Olympia, who was five days overdue. The newborn male gorilla weighs 5.4 pounds, which is notably over the average weight for infant gorillas. Both Olympia and her baby are reported to be in good health, although zoo officials are cautious due to the fragile nature of the situation. The C-section was conducted by a team experienced in human surgeries after an ultrasound indicated decreased amniotic fluid and an incompletely dilated cervix. This marks the first C-section performed at Woodland Zoo, with fewer than a dozen similar procedures documented worldwide. Following the birth, another female gorilla, Jamanji, has taken on the role of caregiver for the newborn, alongside her own baby, which is a common behavior observed in gorilla troops. Zoo officials plan to support Olympia's recovery while allowing Jamanji to nurture both infants.