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Sally the Chimpanzee Matriarch Passes | Wellington News
Wellington Zoo bids farewell to Sally, the beloved 41-year-old chimpanzee matriarch, who died after a battle with end-stage septic arthritis. Arriving in 1992 from Taronga Zoo, Sally was a fierce and respected leader of her troop — known for her bold personality, even blowing raspberries at staff when she wasn’t getting her way. Mother to Bakari and four-year-old Akida, her loss will deeply affect the troop, especially her young daughter. This heartbreaking departure follows the recent euthanasia of fellow chimp Kitwe, marking a difficult chapter for the zoo as it mourns the passing of an era…
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