One of world's oldest silverback gorillas dies in his sleep
One of the world's oldest silverback gorillas has died.
Nico, whose 56th birthday was celebrated in July, died in his sleep on Sunday, Longleat Safari Park said.
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Nico, whose 56th birthday was celebrated in July, died in his sleep on Sunday, Longleat Safari Park said.
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