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Tag: Nico the Gorilla

Posted on March 22, 2017

FLORAL BOUQUET SIGNALS SPRING IN THE AIR FOR EUROPE’S OLDEST GORILLA

Photo: Phil Yeomans/BNPS
Photo: Phil Yeomans/BNPS

Longleat’s oldest resident, Nico the gorilla, received a bouquet of daffodils from keepers to signal spring is finally on its way. As well as being the oldest gorilla in Europe, Nico, who is believed to be at least 55, is also thought to be the second oldest male gorilla in the world. Full story: Read more

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