Take the infamous case of Koko the gorilla (though primarily a sanctuary resident, her story is textbook zoo psychology). Koko’s romantic life was a series of heartbreaks. She famously rejected several male suitors before settling on a companion who understood her gentle nature. Similarly, at the Toronto Zoo, a silverback gorilla named Charles had to be separated from his mate after a vicious fight over a younger female. The resulting separation led to months of depression, with Charles refusing to eat—a behavioral sign of a "broken heart" that forced keepers to stage a reconciliation.
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