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Baby gorilla rescued from cargo hold of Turkish Airlines plane
The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. After a public competition, he has been named Zeytin, or Olive, and is recuperating at Polonezkoy Zoo. “Of course, what we want and desire ...
Baby gorilla smuggled on Turkish Airlines flight is recovering in Istanbul
A baby gorilla discovered last month while transiting through Istanbul is recovering with wildlife rescuers in Turkey.
Young gorilla found in plane’s cargo could be returned to the wild
Young gorilla found in plane’s cargo could be returned to the wild - Istanbul customs officials have increasingly intercepted illegally traded animals
Baby Gorilla Found on Turkish Airlines Flight, Recuperates in Istanbul Before Returning Home
Last month, a juvenile gorilla was found onboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand. Officials believe the gorilla was being trafficked for the illegal wildlife trade, finding the 5-month-old ape in a box within the plane’s cargo hold at Istanbul Airport.
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Young gorilla rescued from smugglers, found in box on Turkish Airlines flight recovering
The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. After a public competition, he has been named Zeytin, or Olive, and is ...
5-month-old gorilla found in box on major airline flight
ISTANBUL (WKRC) - A 5-month-old gorilla, discovered in a box on a flight, was recuperating at a zoo, officials said Sunday. The young primate, Zeytin, was under the care of Polonezkoy Zoo in Istanbul after being discovered on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand, according to CBS News.
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Baby gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovering in zoo
A baby gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo, officials said, while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat.
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A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo
The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month. After a public competition, he has been named Zeytin, or Olive, and is ...
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Rescued Gorilla Finds New Home in Istanbul Zoo
A young gorilla named Zeytin, discovered in a plane's cargo hold, is recovering at Istanbul's Polonezkoy Zoo. Wildlife officials hope to return him to his natural habitat once conditions ensure his safety.
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Baby gorilla recovering after rescue from hold of Turkish Airlines plane
A baby gorilla rescued from the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines plane is recovering ... check while he was being flown illegally from Nigeria to Thailand. He was subsequently taken to Polonezkoy ...