Chessington Zoo has issued an apology for the offensive smell emanating from the gorilla cage after a meal of sprouts triggered a particularly bad bout of flatulence in the giant primates.

"Sprouts can cause bouts of flatulence in animals and humans. But I don't think any of us were prepared for a smell that strong," said the zoo's Michael Riozzi.

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