This Elusive Gorilla Did Not Want Anyone Approaching Until They Noticed His Hands Don’t Look

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“The little bush baby was happy to play in Bobo’s arms, hopping off to explore the grass nearby, before returning to Bobo’s hand,” Elissa recalled. While the little creature had initially been rather afraid of its new home, Bobo was an excellent host.

The other primates in the enclosure would soon take a new interest in Bobo’s new guest. While they were happy to allow Bobo to carry on with his unusual behavior, they soon realized that he had a fascinating new friend that they wanted to meet.