Colo (gorilla)
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Colo (December 22, 1956 – January 17, 2017) was a western gorilla widely known as the first gorilla to be born in captivity anywhere in the world and the oldest known gorilla in the world in 2017.[1][2][3][4] Colo was born at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to Millie Christina (mother) and Baron Macombo (father), and lived there for her entire life. She was briefly called "Cuddles" before a contest was held to officially name her. (Mrs. Howard Brannon of Zanesville, Ohio, won the contest.)[5] Colo's name was derived from the place of her birth, Columbus, Ohio.[6]
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Species | Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) |
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Sex | Female |
Born | (1956-12-22)December 22, 1956 Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 17, 2017(2017-01-17) (aged 60) Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Powell in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio, U.S. |
Known for | First gorilla born in captivity and oldest gorilla in captivity |
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