In brief
Zeytin, a baby gorilla rescued from a plane's shipping container at Istanbul airport last year, is showing promising signs of recovery at Turkey's Polonezkoy Zoo. Named through a public competition, Zeytin has gained weight and grown taller during rehabilitation. Turkish authorities are now coordinating with Nigerian officials to ensure his safety upon return, emphasizing the need for guarantees against illegal traders.
A baby gorilla, rescued last year from a plane's shipping container at Istanbul airport, may soon be returned to his native Nigeria. The infant - named Zeytin in a public competition - was cared for at Turkey's Polonezkoy Zoo while he underwent rehabilitation following his ordeal at the hands of smugglers. Zeytin has gained weight and grown taller since he was found in December. Turkish authorities are seeking assurances from Nigeria that Zeytin will not be in danger from illegal traders when he returns to the country.
