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thehindu.comworld46 days ago
Europe's First Large-Scale Elephant Sanctuary Opens in Portugal
Two African elephants, one from a Portuguese circus and one from a Belgian zoo, will become the first residents of a new sanctuary in Portugal's Alentejo region. The facility aims to provide a more natural environment for captive elephants, which number around 600 across Europe.
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Fatou, World's Oldest Captive Gorilla, Celebrates 69th Birthday at Berlin Zoo
Fatou, a western lowland gorilla, marked her 69th birthday with a vegetable feast at the Berlin Zoo. She has lived at the zoo since 1959 and is the facility's oldest resident. The gorilla, estimated to be about 71 years old, experiences age-related health issues but remains inter…