London females go ape for Kesho?

A TALL, dark, hairy Irish male is being shipped to Britain in order to console three bereaved females at London Zoo.

London females go ape for Kesho?

Kesho, a Dublin-based 10-year-old “black-back” gorilla, was chosen to provide solace to female gorillas, Zaire, Effie and Mjukuu after their previous mate, Yeboah, a 20-stone silverback, died suddenly.

He had just conceived a baby with Mjukuu, the youngest gorilla, before his death. After taking advice, the zoo decided to get a replacement in order to bring balance and stability to the group.

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