1 / 11Images of a sedated gorilla getting tested for Covid-19 have been going viral.2 / 11‘Shango’, who is a resident of the Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, had to be tested for the virus after he got into a brawl with his brother, ‘Barney’.3 / 11The 31-year-old animal had to be anaesthetised so that his injuries could be examined.4 / 11He underwent an X-ray, an ultrasound, a test for tuberculosis, a bronchoscopy, and a test for the novel coronavirus.5 / 11Shango tested negative for Covid-19.6 / 11The 433 pound animal had to be immobilised before his wounds were cleaned. While he had deep injuries, thankfully, no permanent damage was sustained.7 / 11“Because of the strength of adult male gorillas and the power of their bite, X-Rays were performed to ensure that there was no skeletal damage. 8 / 11None of the tests or procedures performed indicated any abnormalities and Shango recovered well from the anesthesia. 9 / 11He has since been returned to the gorilla area where he will be closely monitored as he continues to heal.10 / 1111 / 11