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12 August 2026

Rockhampton Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression

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Rockhampton Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression

Baby Cassie has been cared for by zookeepers since her mother dropped her hours after birth. But an attempt to reunite the pair hasn't gone as planned.

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