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

Caring For Bobo

One specialized area in the sanctuary was dedicated to helping the animals overcome their post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. You could be sure that every animal that had been brought to the sanctuary had come from a difficult background.

With Elissa’s animal psychology training in mind, she continued to observe Bobo carefully as he became steadily more secretive. Everyone was incredibly curious as to what this gorilla had clutched in his hand so protectively and mysteriously.

The Investigation

Elissa held back until her gorilla friend had strolled away from his main hiding spot, which was the initial bushy zone that she had noticed him lurking around when his mood and behavior took dramatic turns.

Elissa would then nervously swat her way through the thickets in search of some clue that would help explain Bobo’s state. But there was nothing strange in sight, and Elissa made her way out of the enclosure before Bobo returned. That was when she realized that this gorilla must still be carrying whatever was so special to him.