A five-month-old gorilla, named Zeytin, was discovered in a crate during a customs check at Istanbul Airport. Authorities believe the gorilla was being smuggled from Nigeria to Bangkok. Zeytin is now recovering at the Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul.
A baby gorilla was rescued in Turkey after someone attempted to smuggle it on a plane from Nigeria to Bangkok. The gorilla was discovered inside a crate in the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines flight last month. It has since been transferred to the Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul, where it is recovering. The young gorilla, named Zeytin (Olive), is estimated to be five months old. He was found wearing a white T-shirt and without proper documentation.
Turkish authorities intercepted the shipment during a routine customs check as part of their wildlife protection efforts. Zeytin is now under the care of veterinarians and wildlife experts who are working diligently to rehabilitate him. One veterinarian overseeing Zeytin's care expressed optimism about his progress, noting that he has become more playful and less shy since arriving at the zoo. Turkish officials are currently determining the next steps for Zeytin's future, with the possibility of returning him to his natural habitat. The rescue of Zeytin highlights the ongoing threat of illegal wildlife trafficking and the importance of international cooperation in combating this issue.
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