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Chewie the Gorilla Is Pregnant | Dayton News
Chewie, the 30-year-old lowland gorilla who’s been a surrogate mom and social mentor for years, is finally expecting her own baby — a huge milestone for the Cincinnati Zoo’s conservation efforts. Since 1970, the zoo has welcomed 52 gorillas, making it one of the nation’s top gorilla breeding programs. Chewie’s journey from needing human care as a baby to stepping into leadership after the troop’s previous male passed away shows her resilience and impact. The baby is due early next year, and the zoo is also asking for old cell phones — their minerals come from gorilla habitats — to help…
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