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Dallas Zoo’s Jenny the gorilla euthanized
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Jenny, the Dallas Zoo's matriarch gorilla, was diagnosed with an inoperable stomach tumor with recovery improbable. Zoo officials euthanized her on Thursday. Jenny celebrated her 55th birthday in May and was considered the oldest gorilla in captivity.
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Dr_Freud Anonymous
Hmmm. The diagnosis was fatal?
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Erin Rice Staff
Sorry about the grammatical ambiguity, Dr_Freud. I'm guessing it has something to do with my mother. Would you agree?
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