Melbourne zoo investigating shock death of Kimya the western lowland gorilla

Vets are undertaking a necropsy to determine why beloved 20-year-old animal suddenly died on Saturday morningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVets at Melbourne zoo are investigating the sudden death of 20-year-old western lowland gorilla, Kimya.In a statement, Zoos Victoria said the gorilla’s death was “unexpected” and that staff were “devastated” at the news.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Melbourne zoo investigating shock death of Kimya the western lowland gorilla

Vets are undertaking a necropsy to determine why beloved 20-year-old animal suddenly died on Saturday morning

Vets at Melbourne zoo are investigating the sudden death of 20-year-old western lowland gorilla, Kimya.

In a statement, Zoos Victoria said the gorilla’s death was “unexpected” and that staff were “devastated” at the news.

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