The Week in Animal News: Gorillas Run Away for Love, Amazon.com Sells Whale Meat and More

Alex Davies
Science / Endangered Species
February 24, 2012

Gorillas on the Run for Love

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Last Sunday, two male gorillas on display at the Kansas City Zoo escaped their enclosure, prompting the facility and its 1,800 guests to enter lockdown mode—though the 'red alert' proved hardly necessary. As it turns out, the gorilla's cage-break wasn't spurred by any malice towards their captures. No. The precocious pair were just hoping to meet some gorilla gals.

READ THE FULL STORY: Pair of Male Gorillas Escape Zoo Enclosure Looking For Romance

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