With a baby gorilla falling unexpectedly into its hands at Istanbul Airport, the government is asking the public for help in giving him a good name, Anadolu Agency reports. On social media, the Turkish Agriculture and Forestry Ministry invited public suggestions for the young ape, with the hashtag #BenceIsmi or #MyNameOfChoice. The gorilla, a 5-month-old male, was discovered in a shipment from Nigeria, seeking to transit through Turkiye without the necessary documentation. On 22 December, the ape was seized by Turkish Customs Protection teams as part of their efforts to combat illegal wildlife trafficking. Following the confiscation, the critically endangered cub was handed over to the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, where it has been getting rehabilitation and care, courtesy of […]
