Colo, the oldest gorilla in captivity, dies aged 60
The oldest known gorilla to be born in captivity, a female named Colo, has died in the US aged 60. Colo passed away in her sleep overnight at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio, less than a month after celebrating her birthday. She was born at the zoo in December 1956 and is believed to be the first gorilla ever born in captivity. Read more
Happy birthday to Colo: Oldest gorilla in US turns 60
She is a mother of three, grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great-grandmother of three. She recently had surgery to remove a malignant tumor, but doctors say she's doing well. She's Colo, the nation's oldest living gorilla, and she's turning 60 on Thursday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Read more