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World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin

World's oldest gorilla celebrates 69th birthday in Berlin

Fatou, believed to be the world's oldest gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo. This is an exceptional age for the species, which typically lives between 35 and 40 years in the wild.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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