Shigella is a bacteria that causes diarrhea, vomiting, cramps and dehydration. While more severe in apes, people also can get infected.

Apes infected with shigella are quarantined as zoo staff care for them but assure there is no threat to the public. Three primates previously died.

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A special miracle occurred at the Detroit Zoo in the early morning hours of Thursday: Bandia, a 26-year-old gorilla, gave birth to the very first baby gorilla in the zoo’s 96-year history.

Bulera, a popular 35-year-old female western lowland gorilla at the Jacksonville Zoo ... The animal care teams in contact with the ill gorillas wear personal protective equipment including suits ...

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Duval County residents and zookeepers are mourning the deaths of two more animals, less than a week after a lowland gorilla died from ... the primate buildings wear full PPE, including suits ...

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The first baby gorilla born at the Detroit Zoo in its nearly 100-year history is in need of a name. Zoo officials said the baby born on Aug. 8 is healthy and thriving with her ...