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Oldest Orangutan Dies

December 31, 2007

nonja.jpg — Nonja the orangutan, regarded to be the world’s oldest living orangutan, was found dead at the Miami Zoo Saturday morning at the age of 55.  In the wild, orangutans usually live 40 – 50 years.  Nonja, whose name means “girl” in Dutch, had five offspring and produced art that was in demand.  She had a boyfriend, Vladimir, who would eat her artwork if it wasn’t locked up!  Nonja is thought to have died from a brain hemorrhage; a necropsy will be performed.  Nonja was referred to as “a grand old dame.” — RIP, Nonja!