Endangered gorilla killed after child falls into enclosure at Cincinnati ZooVideos show the gorilla dragging the child, who was laterrescued, and a woman can be heard...Mcphate, Mike
In May, a 3-year-old boy fell into a gorilla enclosure at the Cincinnati Zoo, and a 17-year-old gorilla named Harambe began "violently dragging and throwing him." Zoo officials were forced to shoot and kill Harambe for the child's safety. But the incident sparked national outcry online,...
Deters said he has been a bit surprised by the reaction to the gorilla's death. He said the zoo suffered a great loss, "but it's still an animal. It does not equate human life, and they felt that this boy's life was in jeopardy, and they made the painful choice to do what they...
The director said the zoo is devastated by the loss, because they're one of the key players in captive breeding and conservation of the endangered lowland gorilla. CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports the gorilla's death is also sparking social media outrage toward the mom. An online petiti...
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Okay, it’s only a few miles north of downtown, but you will need a ride to get there. The Cincinnati Zoo is one of the oldest in the United States – it first opened in 1873 – and still ranks as one of the best in the country. ...
Memphis-Born Gorilla Dies at Cincinnati Zoo -- Rejected by Mom, Fostered by FamilyBorn in Memphis on May 16, 1982, Kwashi the gorilla had anunusual start to life.Beta, Kwashi's...Callahan, Jody
Baby gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo has many mothers, some with moustaches
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The Cincinnati Zoo has rejoined Twitter after a two-month hiatus that was sparked by outrage over the May shooting death of Harambe, the zoo's 17-year-old gorilla.
The Cincinnati Zoo is defending its decision to kill a gorilla after a 4-year-old boy fell into its enclosure. Is the zoo to blame for the incident? Criminal defense attorney Diana Aizman joins CBSN to discuss the legal ramifications.Jun 1, 2016...