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The oldest male gorilla in a North American zoo celebrated his 50th birthday surrounded by females and snacking on fruit.
The Louisville Zoo in Kentucky held a party for Timmy, a silverback.
Zoo officials say he is the oldest male and is tied for fourth-oldest gorilla overall in North America. They say it’s rare for male gorillas to reach his age.
Timmy and three female gorillas in his pack were given a 300-pound ice sculpture “cake” shaped like the number 50, with frozen fruit juices and other treats.
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