Connect with us

Breaking News

JUST-IN: Baby Gorilla Rescued at Istanbul Airport Set To Return To Home Country ‘Nigeria’

Published

on

Share Story:

A young gorilla, discovered in a box by Turkish customs officers at Istanbul Airport in December 2024, is set to return to its native Nigeria. Named Zeytin, meaning “olive” in Turkish, the baby gorilla was being smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand when it was..  .Read ..Full.. Article.. .

Since then, Zeytin has been cared for at an Istanbul zoo, where it has grown into a healthy young gorilla. “Zeytin has now become a young gorilla,” said Fahrettin Ulu, Istanbul’s regional director for the agricultural ministry.

“Our goal is to ensure he continues his life in ideal conditions.” Arrangements are underway to safely repatriate Zeytin to Nigeria, and..  Read . .More —

Share Story:
SEE ALSO:  Police Stormed Isiagu Town Apprehend Army Deserter, 5 Robbery, Kidnap Suspects In Anambra
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recent Posts

Latest Stories

Trending