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Haggard Celine

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4. How old do gorillas typically live to be?

Reply to Equomba (Original post)

Thu Oct 7, 2021, 07:53 PM

Oct 2021

Seems like 14 is an awfully young age to die. At least she was around people who loved her in her final years, I suppose.

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Beloved mountain gorilla has died. [View all] Equomba Oct 2021 OP

Too sad malaise Oct 2021 #1

this is sad RainCaster Oct 2021 #2

14 seems young for a gorilla MiniMe Oct 2021 #3

From what I've read, the lifespan of a gorilla Equomba Oct 2021 #10

How old do gorillas typically live to be? Haggard Celine Oct 2021 #4

It mentions prolonged illness. Something must have taken her down earlier than usual. CousinIT Oct 2021 #8

Like the original "selfie photo," the one above is extraordinary. Hoyt Oct 2021 #5

It truly is extraordinary. When I happened upon the article I kept going Equomba Oct 2021 #16

This is sad. Kinda lonely looking. LakeArenal Oct 2021 #6

I wondered about that, and you're right, I'll edit them out. Thanks! Equomba Oct 2021 #7

Bien! LakeArenal Oct 2021 #9

Heartbreaking photo Ruby Zee Oct 2021 #11

How sad...😢 Hulk Oct 2021 #12

I'm so glad she didn't die alone. StarryNite Oct 2021 #13

Same here, tears. 😢 Duppers Oct 2021 #15

Rest in peace, Ndakasi! pazzyanne Oct 2021 #14

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