Gorilla shot dead after escaping from zoo

A gorilla that escaped from a zoo in western Germany was shot dead by police after running into a populated area.

The 18-year-old gorilla, called Harry, had been on the loose for around two hours after escaping from the Eifel Zoo in Luenebach on Saturday.

Police said they were forced to shoot the animal because it posed a threat to public safety.

Eifel Zoo director Stefan Hakes told German media that Harry had previously caused some "minor problems" at the zoo but did not elaborate.

Baby gorilla born at zoo

A baby gorilla was born at the zoo in late May. The little gorilla is the first offspring of mom, Leakey, and dad, Kowali.

Zoo staff report that Leakey is doing a great job taking care of her baby. She has been observed nursing and cradling her infant close to her body. Dad Kowali has also been seen providing support, keeping a close eye on his new family.

Gorillas are typically protective of their young and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the troop reacts to the new addition. Keepers say that visitors may be able to spot the baby in its enclosure in the coming weeks.

This is an exciting event for the zoo and for gorilla conservation as a whole. Babies are essential to the survival of any species and it is hoped that this little one will help bolster the population of this endangered species.

Gorilla caught raiding fruit orchard

A large, furry creature has been raiding a fruit orchard in the night, stealing apples and other fruits. The farmers have tried all manners of deterrents but nothing seems to work.

The creature was first spotted by a farmer named Tom who lives near the orchard. "At first I thought it was just a big bear, but when I got closer I could see it was a gorilla!" Tom said.

The gorilla has been coming every night for the past week, and has caused significant damage to the orchard. "It's like he knows exactly where the ripest fruit is," said Sarah, one of the farmers.

The farmers have tried leaving out food to distract the gorilla, but he's not interested. They've also set up traps and cameras, but so far none of these have caught the gorilla.

"We're stumped," said Sarah. "We don't know what to do."

Some people are suggesting that they call in an expert to deal with the gorilla, but most of the farmers feel this is unnecessary and expensive. "We can take care of our own problems," said Jim, another farmer. "We'll just keep trying different things until we catch him."

Group of gorillas spotted in the wild for first time in years

For the first time in years, a group of gorillas has been spotted in the wild. The sighting is considered a major event for conservationists, who have been working hard to protect the endangered species.

The group of gorillas was photographed by a team of researchers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The animals were seen moving through a dense forest near the city of Mbandaka.

Conservationists say that the discovery is evidence that their efforts to protect the gorillas are working. They believe that the animals were forced out of their usual habitat by civil unrest in the region.

The discovery also offers hope for the future of the species. There are believed to be only about 680 gorillas remaining in the wild, and they are threatened by poaching and deforestation.

Conservationists are now working to create a protected area for the animals near Mbandaka. This will help ensure their safety and allow them to continue to thrive in their natural habitat.

Gorilla becomes internet sensation after mimicking human gestures

In a zoo in the US, a gorilla has become an internet sensation after he was caught on camera mimicking human gestures.

The gorilla, named Koko, was raised in captivity and is known for his ability to communicate with humans using sign language.

Footage of Koko making various hand gestures has been shared online by visitors to the zoo, with many people amazed by his skills.

"Koko is amazing. He knows how to sign so many things," one person wrote online. "I like that he can imitate human gestures."

Zoo officials said that Koko's ability to mimic human gestures was a result of his close interactions with humans over the years.