Source: Good News Network
After spending 46 years on this planet as an ambassador for interspecies communication, Koko the gorilla quietly passed away in her sleep on Tuesday.
The Gorilla Foundation issued a press release on Wednesday announcing their friend’s passing, noting that she was 46 years old when she died at her preserve in Santa Cruz, California on Wednesday, and that she “was beloved and will be deeply missed.
”“Her impact has been profound and what she has taught us about the emotional capacity of gorillas and their cognitive abilities will continue to shape the world,” they added.
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