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10. From what I've read, the lifespan of a gorilla

Thu Oct 7, 2021, 07:03 PM

Oct 2021

is estimated to be about 35-40 years in the wild, up to 50 years in captivity.

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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

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

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

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