Gorilla shot dead after attacking zookeeper

A gorilla was shot dead by police on Saturday after it attacked a zookeeper at the Cincinnati Zoo.

The zookeeper suffered several serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The gorilla, a 17-year-old male named Harambe, was also shot and killed.

Witnesses said that Harambe had been playing with the young boy in the enclosure before he suddenly turned violent.

"The child was being dragged around," said one eyewitness. "His head was banging on the concrete."

Zoo officials made the decision to shoot Harambe after attempts to tranquilize him failed. They said that the safety of the child was their paramount concern.

Animal rights groups have criticized the zoo's actions, saying that Harambe could have been safely captured.

Gorillas may have human-like behaviors

New research suggests that gorillas may have some human-like behaviors. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Portsmouth, who observed four mountain gorillas in the wild over a period of four years.

The researchers found that the gorillas spent a significant amount of time grooming one another, and that they also displayed signs of empathy and compassion. For example, the gorillas would often comfort those who were upset, and they would also help others in need.

The study's lead author, Dr. Andrew Young, said that the findings suggest that there may be more similarities between humans and gorillas than we once thought. "The more we learn about these animals, the more similar their behavior appears to be to our own," he said.

Young added that the findings could have important implications for gorilla conservation. "If we can show that they are capable of compassion and empathy, it may make it easier to persuade people to protect them from threats such as poaching," he said.

Pair of gorillas relocated to new home in England

A pair of gorillas have been relocated to a new home at Blair Drummond Safari Park in Stirling, Scotland. The two gorillas, a male and female, were originally from the zoo in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The male gorilla is 21 years old and the female is 19 years old. They were brought over to the safari park as part of a European breeding programme. The two gorillas will be kept in an enclosure with plenty of trees and other vegetation in order to give them plenty of space to roam around.

Gorillas are native to Africa and are considered to be endangered species. There are believed to be just under 200,000 gorillas remaining in the wild. Blair Drummond Safari Park is hoping that by relocating these two gorillas to their park, they will help to increase the population of this endangered species.

The relocation process took several weeks and was carried out by a team of experts from Rotterdam Zoo and Blair Drummond Safari Park. The two gorillas were carefully transported in special crates and then released into their new home.

The reaction of the gorillas upon arrival was one of curiosity mixed with excitement. They immediately began exploring their new surroundings, climbing trees and playing together. This is great news for the future of this endangered species and we hope that other safari parks will follow suit in helping to protect these animals.

Baby gorilla born at Brookfield Zoo

A baby western lowland gorilla was born at Brookfield Zoo on January 15. The zoo's animal care staff has been caring for the newborn since it was born.

This is the first time a baby gorilla has been born at Brookfield Zoo in 17 years. The last time a baby gorilla was born at the zoo was in 2001.

The baby gorilla is being cared for by its mother, Bana, and the animal care staff is providing 24-hour care for the infant. The infant is bonding with its mother and is gaining weight steadily.

"We are thrilled to welcome this little one to Brookfield Zoo," said Curator of Mammals Dave Bernhard. "The birth of a baby gorilla is always a special event and we are grateful to our dedicated team of animal care staff for their ongoing support of Bana and her offspring."

Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered in the wild, with fewer than 175,000 individuals remaining. Brookfield Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Western Lowland Gorillas, which helps ensure healthy populations of this species both in zoos and in their natural habitat.

Gorilla conservation center opens in Rwanda

In a first for central Africa, a conservation center dedicated to the study and protection of gorillas has opened in Rwanda. The center, which is operated by the non-profit group Gorilla Doctors, is the first of its kind in the region and will serve as a base for gorilla health monitoring and research.

The new center was made possible by a grant from the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, which is administered by the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency. It will house up to 24 mountain gorillas and will be used to monitor their health and help with their conservation.

The opening of the center is seen as a major step forward in the fight to protect Africa's gorilla population, which has been decimated by decades of poaching and deforestation. There are now thought to be fewer than 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild, making them one of the world's most endangered species.

"This new center is a game changer for gorilla conservation in central Africa," said Dr. Veronica Vecellio, coordinator of great apes conservation at WWF International. "It will allow us to better understand and monitor the health of this critically endangered species, and help us implement effective interventions to safeguard their future."

The Gorilla Doctors organization was founded in 2006 with the goal of helping to protect gorillas from disease and other threats. The new conservation center will provide them with a permanent base for their work in Rwanda.