Gregoire

Congolese chimpanzee, oldest recorded

Gregoire - Congolese chimpanzee, oldest recorded
Born

1942
83 years ago

Died

December 17th, 2008
16 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Burkina Faso

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Born in the 1960s, a chimpanzee resided at the Bobo Dioulasso Zoo in Burkina Faso. Gained recognition for longevity, becoming the oldest recorded chimpanzee in history. The chimpanzee's life spanned decades, showcasing resilience and adaptability in captivity. Survived various health challenges over the years.

Reached an age of 58, setting a record for chimpanzees in captivity

Attracted attention from researchers studying primate longevity

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