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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Stefanie Dazio and Fanny Brodersen

World’s oldest gorilla celebrates her birthday with a lavish feast

A western lowland gorilla, Fatou arrived in what was then West Berlin in 1959 - (AP)

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, has marked her 69th birthday with a special, sugar-free feast at Berlin Zoo.

The primate enjoyed a spread of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks, and lettuce, eschewing traditional cake for a healthier, age-appropriate meal.

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