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Shabani, a 19-year-old gorilla who’s been living at Higashiyama Zoo in Nagoya, Japan since 2007
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Dutch-born, Australian-bred
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Smoldering looks
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Professional model
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We can understand how he got the nickname "Handsome Man"
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Just look at his moves!
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And a great dancer too!
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Shabani went globally viral back in 2015, and though he’s kept it humble, he seems to enjoy the fame
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He even does commercials!
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He’s a western lowland gorilla, a critically-endangered species native to central Africa
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Shabani was sent to Japan as part of a breeding program, and he certainly did his part
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Shabani now has 2 children, named Kiyomasi and Annie
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He's even the Zoo's spokesman!
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Watch out Clooney!
 
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