By Sakshi Sah
Published Apr 28, 2025

Hindustan Times
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Meet Fatou, the world’s oldest living gorilla

At 68 years old, Fatou is the oldest living gorilla and a true star of Berlin Zoo.

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Fatou holds the world record for the oldest living gorilla.

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Western lowland gorillas like Fatou are critically endangered by habitat loss and hunting.

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Most gorillas live 40–50 years, but Fatou is still strong at 68.

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Berlin Zoo celebrates Fatou’s birthday every year on 13 April.

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A French sailor found young Fatou in West Africa. She came to Berlin Zoo through an animal trader.

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Fatou was born in the wild, so her exact birthday is unknown.

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When she came to the zoo, people thought she was about 2 years old, so they believed she was born in 1957.

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