Moutet's Mating Call: A Roar Heard Round the Zoo!

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**Wilder's Weekend Shocker: Primate Pandemonium Grips City Zoo!**

Forget the sleepy Saturdays and predictable peacock parades! This past weekend, the normally tranquil grounds of the City Zoo were rocked by an amorous outburst that had visitors scrambling for their binoculars – and perhaps their earplugs! The unlikely serenader? None other than Bartholomew 'Barty' Moutet, the zoo's resident orangutan, whose booming baritone has suddenly taken on a whole new, shall we say, *passionate* quality.

Eyewitnesses report that around midday Saturday, as a gentle breeze rustled the leaves and families enjoyed their picnic lunches, a sound unlike any other reverberated through the primate enclosure. It wasn't the usual hooting or chattering, but a deep, resonant rumble that seemed to shake the very foundations of the aviary. Children, initially startled, soon pointed and giggled as Barty, usually a rather reserved specimen known for his thoughtful contemplation of banana peels, stood on his hind legs, puffed out his chest, and let loose a series of vocalizations that can only be described as… primal.

'I've been coming here for years,' stammered Brenda from accounting, clutching her toddler. 'I've seen the lions roar, the elephants trumpet, but this? This was something else! It was like he was trying to woo the entire postcode!'

Indeed, the sheer volume and, dare we say, *intensity* of Barty's performance left no doubt as to his intentions. Zookeepers, initially rushing to the scene with concerned expressions, were reportedly seen exchanging bewildered glances as Barty continued his operatic display. One junior keeper, preferring to remain anonymous, admitted, 'We thought something was wrong, that he was in distress. But then… well, he just kept going. It was quite the performance, really. He’s got range!'

The object of Barty's affections, if there is one, remains elusive. While there are several female orangutans at the zoo, none appeared to be within earshot of Barty's passionate plea. Perhaps he was broadcasting his desires to a wider audience, a primate Romeo serenading his Juliet from afar. Or maybe, just maybe, Barty has discovered a new talent and is planning a career change to opera.

Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Bartholomew Moutet has made his mark on the City Zoo. The echoes of his weekend roar are still being talked about, proving that sometimes, the wildest displays of affection come from the most unexpected of creatures. The zoo's PR department is reportedly considering a new slogan: 'Come for the cubs, stay for the orangutan opera!'

Moutet's Mating Call: A Roar Heard Round the Zoo!

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