“Mshindi has settled in nicely,” Ron Evans, Cincinnati Zoo’s curator of primates said, our media partner WCPO-TV in Cincinnati reported. “When working with highly intelligent animals like the great apes, it's imperative for keepers from both zoos involved in a transfer to collaborate and exchange detailed information to ensure a smooth transition."
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For now, Mshindi is alone in the outdoor exhibit, but female gorillas Chewie and Mara will join him soon, WCPO reported.
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