Gentle gorilla cuddles little duckling

A GORILLA amazes zoo visitors by gently cradling a duckling. Four-year-old Western Lowland gorilla Komale repeatedly picked up the tiny duck and pulled it towards his mouth. But Komale was just playing with it - and then gave his feathered friend a cuddle. The duckling had crossed a moat that surrounds an island where gorillas live at Bristol Zoo. It finally broke free and rejoined its family. A zoo spokesman said: They are fascinating to gorillas - which try to catch them and play with them. Unfortunately some gorillas dont know their own strength. But Komale is one of three youngsters - hes very gentle. The Sun

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