Miami Zooo
Gorilla Gets ‘Rona Nasal Swab Test …
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7/12/202012: 17 PM PT.
A gorilla entered a nasty fight with its sibling at a zoo, and as a security preventative measure– docs provided him a coronavirus test … which they recorded in some unbelievable shots.
This is Shango, a 31- year-old, 433 lb. lowland gorilla who lives at the Miami Zoo– and previously this week, he entered a brawl with his brother, Barney … suffering some injuries in the process. Shango was bitten and scratched up– so to be safe, they got him ‘rona checked.
As you can see, he’s got a deep gash on his hand after apparently being bitten. As far as the COVID test, the ape got the best of the finest that’s out there … a nasal swab.
Shango, our 433 lb. lowland gorilla is immobilized for treatment of some injuries he experienced in a conflict with his sibling. In an abundance of caution, he likewise got tests for COVID-19 Thankfully – NEGATIVE! pic.twitter.com/uLGzNE4Zm2
— Ron Magill (@RonMagill) July 12, 2020
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According to the zoo personnel, Shango’s test returned negative– however it just goes to show … animals can contract the infection, which has actually been a thing zoos have had to grapple with of late. And, obviously, seeing how primates are close cousins of ours … they’re vulnerable too.
Now, can we talk about how wild it is to see simply how big this creature is up close? Absolutely enormous– he uses up the entire table– and entirely magnificent all at the same time.
Anyhow, hope ya feel better, Shango. Play nice, and attempt to distance if you can!
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