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Rescued Baby Gorilla Zeytin to Begin Rehabilitation in Nigeria

8/22/2025

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Zeytin, a baby gorilla rescued from wildlife trafficking in Istanbul, will be transferred to Nigeria for rehabilitation.
He was discovered in a shipping container and has thrived at Polonezkoy Zoo.
Turkish authorities require assurances for Zeytin's safety from illegal traders upon his return.
Both western and eastern gorillas are classified as endangered species.

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Story summary

Zeytin, a baby gorilla rescued from wildlife trafficking in Istanbul, will be transferred to Nigeria for rehabilitation.
He was discovered in a shipping container and has thrived at Polonezkoy Zoo.
Turkish authorities require assurances for Zeytin's safety from illegal traders upon his return.
Both western and eastern gorillas are classified as endangered species.