Just in case you felt like casting a vote for a cute and cuddly cause, the Phoenix Zoo is asking for help in naming a new baby Bornean orangutan. He was born on September 2, 2014 to parents Bess and Michael.
You can vote here
Voting ends November 6th and the winning name will be announced at his/her baby shower on the 8th.
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