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 ...

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 - Istanbul customs officials have increasingly intercepted illegally traded animals

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

A five-month-old baby gorilla captured hearts worldwide after being rescued from the cargo hold of a Turkish Airlines flight. After a public naming competition, he is named Zeytin (Turkish for ‘olive’).

Airlines, including Lufthansa, have announced plans to resume Middle East flights cautiously following a ceasefire agreement in the region.

A wildlife official following up on the discovery of a baby gorilla seized in Turkey andallegedly bound for Thailand , has admitted that taking action against any guilty party may be difficult.