Shabani, the surprisingly handsome gorilla

Japanese women go ape over surprisingly handsome gorilla

By Wilfred Chan and Yoko Wakatsuki, CNN

Tokyo (CNN)Who could resist that striking countenance, that chiseled brow -- and that toned, furry butt?

A surprisingly hunky male gorilla, Shabani, has female humans going ape after mugshots of the 18-year-old animal began going viral on Twitter.

• Japanese fans are flocking to see Shabani, a handsome 18-year-old gorilla
• Around 100 admirers constantly surround his zoo habitat

Tokyo (CNN)Who could resist that striking countenance, that chiseled brow -- and that toned, furry 

Shabani, Japan's most handsome gorilla 

Zoo officials tell CNN that young women have been flocking to see the pretty primate, who lives at the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya.

Want to catch a glimpse of Shabani? Get in line. About 100 admirers constantly surround his exhibit, shouting "Look at me, Shabani!" and "This way, Shabani!" whenever he comes out.

You could also go on Twitter, where excited users are swapping photos of the hairy heartthrob: Close-up portraits, alluring full-body poses, and sizzling snapshots of Shabani showing off his impressive muscles.

But too bad. Shabani is taken. According to officials, the gorilla has two wives, Ai and Nene. He's also said to be an excellent father to his children, Kiyomasi and Annie.

Source:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/26/asia/handsome-gorilla-shabani/?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion&iref=obnetwork

Updated 1:05 AM ET, Mon June 29, 2015