One of World’s Oldest Chimpanzees Dies at 49

Category: World News

The oldest chimpanzee in Europe has died aged 49 years old, it has been announced.

Judy the chimp was born in 1972 and died at the park in Bussolengo in the Veneto region in northern Italy last Wednesday.

She is survived by her daughter Valentina and her niece Judith.

The park members described her as a member of the troop that always gave support to other female members.

They added that she was socially very aware, often keeping her distance when dangerous situations came up.

The park took to social media to share the story of Judy’s final day.