- Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday at Berlin Zoo.
- She enjoyed a special sugar-free feast of cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks, and lettuce.
- A western lowland gorilla, Fatou arrived at the zoo in 1959, believed to be around two years old.
- Her designated birthday is April 13, and she became the zoo's most senior resident in 2024.
- Despite age-related challenges such as arthritis and hearing loss, she is described as friendly with keepers but still stubborn.
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World’s oldest gorilla celebrates her birthday with a lavish feast
