Posts Tagged ‘Bristol Zoo’
Smile! Health-conscious gorilla spotted flossing at Bristol Zoo
A visitor to Bristol Zoo was greeted with a rather unexpected sight when she reached the gorilla enclosure. Miriam Haas watched in wonder as the zoo’s female gorilla, Kera, appeared to floss her teeth using a bramble branch. The 55-year old, who was visiting from Devon, said that she amazed to see the western lowland […]
Zookeepers Call in Dentist to Help Gorilla with Troublesome Tooth
Zookeepers in Bristol have enlisted the help of a dental expert to treat a gorilla with a troublesome tooth. Vets at Bristol Zoo sought the expertise of Dr Alex Smithson when a routine dental check on their 36 year old gorilla flagged up symptoms of infection. Dr Smithson is dual-qualified and has experience in treating […]
