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Rescued Gorilla Zeytin Thrives After Turkish Airlines Ordeal

1/15/2025

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A five-month-old gorilla named Zeytin has found a second chance at life after being rescued from a cargo hold on a Turkish Airlines flight. Discovered during a layover from Nigeria to Thailand, Zeytin is now thriving at Istanbul's Polonezkoy Zoo, gaining weight and showing signs of recovery. Wildlife officials are hopeful about returning him to his natural habitat, prioritizing his safety and well-being.

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A five-month-old gorilla named Zeytin has found a second chance at life after being rescued from a cargo hold on a Turkish Airlines flight. Discovered during a layover from Nigeria to Thailand, Zeytin is now thriving at Istanbul's Polonezkoy Zoo, gaining weight and showing signs of recovery. Wildlife officials are hopeful about returning him to his natural habitat, prioritizing his safety and well-being.