Atlanta, GA, USA

Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, died at the Atlanta zoo Tuesday at the age of 61. This is a devastating loss for Zoo Atlanta. Ozzie's life's contributions are indelible, in the generations of individuals he leaves behind in the gorilla population and in the world's body of knowledge in the care of his species, said Raymond King, president and CEO of the zoo. ,Also Read: Mekong region home to over 200 new species, new research finds,The lowland gorilla was found dead by his care team at the zoo on Tuesday. Ozzie's cause of death was not immediately known, though the gorilla began showing signs of low appetite last week. ,The zoo's veterinary team treated Ozzie for symptoms including facial swelling, weakness and inability to eat or drink fluids. A necropsy will be performed by the University of Georgia Zoo and Exotic Animal Pathology Service in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Also Read: Watch: Dog of murdered journalist waiting outside her home breaks hearts,The primate was the world's oldest male gorilla and the third-oldest gorilla in the world. It was the only surviving member of a generation that was brought to Zoo Atlanta in 1988 with the opening of The Ford African Rain Forest. In 2009, Ozzie became the world's first gorilla in the world to participate in a voluntary blood pressure reading. Ozzie is survived by seven descendants at the Atlanta zoo and many other offspring at other zoos in the United States and Canada. Also Read: French pet care firm discontinues small fish bowls, they 'drive fish crazy',Lowland gorillas are considered critically endangered because of poaching, habitat loss, and drastic population reductions from disease. According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, their numbers have decreased by 60% and as much as 90% in some parts of western Africa. Ozzie’s incredible longevity is a testament to the care, expertise, and significant innovations of the Zoo’s Gorilla Care Team, which has become renowned for the care of geriatric gorillas. The team is frequently sought out and shadowed by professionals at other organizations for their advancements in positive reinforcement training and for their leadership in devising habitat and space accommodations for senior gorillas, Atlanta Zoo in a news release.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

<ul>
  <li>Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, died at the Atlanta zoo Tuesday</li>
  <li>The lowland gorilla was found dead by his care team at the zoo&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Ozzie's cause of death was not immediately known</li>
</ul>

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Ozzie, world's oldest male gorilla, dies at Atlanta zoo aged 61

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Gayatri Ailani

Delhi, India

Ndakasi, an orphaned mountain gorilla whose selfie went viral in 2019 with park rangers, died last week at age 14. The forest officials shared the news via a statement released on the social media app Instagram. It is with heartfelt sadness that Virunga announces the death of beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi, who had been under the care of the Park's Senkwekwe Center for more than a decade, it read. Here's a look at the post:,Before going viral on Earth Day in 2019, Ndakasi featured in a documentary, Virunga, which is about individuals risking their lives to rescue the mountain gorillas. The gorillas are listed as endangered species. Virunga is one of the last national parks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, trying to rescue these species but has to rely on donations by visitors and tourists. 'Ndakasi took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma,' the park rangers said. Bauma, who rescued the animal in 2007, said it was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature. He said, It was Ndakasi's sweet nature and intelligence that helped me to understand the connection between humans and great apes, and why we should do everything in our power to protect them. I am proud to have called her my friend. I loved her like a child, and her helpful, cheerful personality brought a smile to my face every time I interacted with her. Ndakasi's selfie with Andre Bauma received almost 100,000 likes on Instagram in 2019.

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<ul>
  <li>Ndakasi, the mountain gorilla, featured in a documentary, Virunga</li>
  <li>The gorillas are listed as "endangered" species</li>
  <li>Ndakasi died last week at the age of 14</li>
</ul>

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Ozzie, world's oldest male gorilla, dies at Atlanta zoo aged 61

Ndakasi, mountain gorilla famous for selfies, dies at 14