Young Gorilla Rescued from Cargo Hold Recovers at Istanbul Zoo
A 5-month-old gorilla named Zeytin is recovering at a zoo in Istanbul after being rescued from a plane's cargo hold.
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A 5-month-old gorilla, named Zeytin, is recuperating at Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul after being found in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria. Wildlife officials are weighing the option of returning him to his natural habitat as he shows signs of recovery. Zeytin's case highlights the issue of wildlife trafficking, particularly as Istanbul becomes a key transit hub for such illegal activities. Both western and eastern gorillas are classified as endangered, raising concerns about their conservation status.
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Of course, what we want and desire is for the baby gorilla … to continue its life in its homeland.
Young gorilla rescued from airplane cargo hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
CBS News
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Of course, what we want and desire is for the baby gorilla … to continue its life in its homeland.
Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
ABC News
·CenterThe underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.Reliable
Of course, what we want and desire is for the baby gorilla … to continue its life in its homeland.
A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
Associated Press
·CenterThe underlying sources consistently report facts with minimal bias. They demonstrate high-quality journalism and accuracy across multiple articles.Reliable