GORILLAS WHO FOUND LOVE ONLINE HAVE WELCOMED FIRST BABY

The two Western Lowland gorillas were paired through the European Gorilla Stud Book - an online database for gorillas - by match-making zookeepers at Chessington Zoo who were desperate to find a mate for their female gorilla, Buu.

Damisi was eventually found in Paignton Zoo and the happy couple were brought together last summer.

Keepers initially feared the 13-year-old male would be too boisterous for Buu - who is a feisty character herself - but the pair hit it off straight away.

Gorilla Keeper Michael Riozzi said: “Buu is a fantastic first-time mum and their baby is a welcome addition to our group."

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