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Why was Harambe the Gorilla shot?

A gorilla was shot by staff at Cincinnati Zoo after a child fell into its enclosure. Primatologist, Ian Redmond, explains the animal's behaviour and the reason why he could have been killed.

(Photo: Harambe, a 17-year-old gorilla shot dead after a boy fell into his enclosure. Credit: Reuters)

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3 minutes