Baby Gorilla Rescued from Plane Cargo Hold Recovering in Istanbul Zoo

The five-month-old gorilla, named Zeytin, was discovered during a smuggling attempt and may be returned to his natural habitat.

Zeytin, a five-month-old gorilla, was found in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight traveling from Nigeria to Thailand last month.
The young gorilla is currently recovering at Istanbul's Polonezkoy Zoo, where he has gained weight and shown improved behavior since his rescue.
Officials are considering plans to return Zeytin to his native habitat, emphasizing the importance of ensuring a safe environment for his relocation.
Both western and eastern gorillas are classified as endangered species, highlighting the significance of Zeytin's rescue in combating wildlife trafficking.
The incident underscores Istanbul's role as a major transit hub, where customs officials have increasingly intercepted illegally traded animals.