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Farting Gorillas Force Brussels Sprouts Off Zoo's Christmas Menu


London Day News, December 18, 2008

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Zoo managers have taken Brussels sprouts off the Christmas menu after the
vegetable caused an attack of flatulence in their gorillas.


The staff at Chessington Zoo fed the giant apes on the seasonal favourite as
they are filled with nutritional goodness. However, they hadn't reckoned
with the gassy qualities of the tiny veggies.


Now the zoo has issued an apology after guests at the zoo expressed their
horror at the potent smell that started emanating from the gorillas'
enclosure.


Gorilla keeper Michael Rozzi said: "We feed the gorillas brussel sprouts
during the winter because they are packed with vitamin C and have great
nutritional benefits.


"Unfortunately, an embarrassing side effect is that it can cause bouts of
flatulence in humans and animals alike.


"However, I don't think any of us were prepared for a smell that strong."