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Zeytin the Gorilla: Heartbreaking Tale of Wildlife Trafficking

1/23/2025

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Wildlife trafficking, a $25-30 billion menace to biodiversity, claims innocent lives like baby gorilla Zeytin, who was smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand. Rescued in Turkey, Zeytin is now in rehabilitation, with hopes of returning to Africa. This heartbreaking case underscores the critical need for specialized clinics to fight against this devastating crime.

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Wildlife trafficking, a $25-30 billion menace to biodiversity, claims innocent lives like baby gorilla Zeytin, who was smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand. Rescued in Turkey, Zeytin is now in rehabilitation, with hopes of returning to Africa. This heartbreaking case underscores the critical need for specialized clinics to fight against this devastating crime.