Mahali had been unwell for the past two weeks and passed away on Friday morning. Photo: Orana Wildlife ParkOrana Wildlife Park staff are mourning the death of the park's youngest gorilla who passed away on Friday morning aged 12. Mahali had been unwell for the past two weeks, though his condition had improved, an Orana Wildlife Park spokesperson said. Mahali formed part of a gorilla trio at Orana. The spokesperson said Mahali will be sorely missed by the Orana team "who considered it an absolute privilege to work with such a beautiful and amazing animal".

Source: Otago Daily Times May 14, 2021 03:45 UTC