'Justice for Harambe': Gorilla's Killing Stays Heated

The story of the Cincinnati Zoo's decision to kill a gorilla after a 4-year-old boy slipped into Harambe's exhibit on Saturday continues to resonate:

• Renowned zookeeper Jack Hanna is on the zoo's side, reports USA Today.
• The BBC looks at the abuse the child's mother is taking online, including this "Justice for Harambe" petition calling for an investigation into "parental negligence."
• An animal watchdog group says the feds must hold the zoo accountable—because the exhibit clearly wasn't human-proof, reports the AP.
• The Cincinnati Enquirer offers a profile of Harambe.

• The Washington Post examines how the story has reignited the debate over the whole idea of keeping animals in captivity for our viewing pleasure.
• Time rounds up witness accounts, including one who says the gorilla was handling the boy "like a Raggedy Ann doll."
• Others think Harambe was being protective, and joe.co.uk has a video they say supports their case.
• CNN's coverage takes note of two other similar incidents that had happier endings.
• National Geographic has a fact sheet on the endangered western lowland gorilla.

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