Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo

May 9th, 2008 in Biology /
Oldest gorilla in captivity turns 55 at Dallas Zoo (AP)

Jenny, a Western Lowland Gorilla and the world's oldest captive gorilla, eats a piece of birthday as the Dallas Zoo celebrates her 55th birthday, Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

(AP) -- A gorilla recognized as the world's oldest in captivity celebrated her 55th birthday by munching down a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats.

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