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Goodbye to an old mate

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A DYING ape rallies from her distress when she recognises an old friend – and is overcome.

Mama the chimp, 59, was curled up, refusing to eat until carer of 44 years Prof Jan van Hooff arrived.

“She will be sorely missed,” said Netherland­s’ Royal Burgers Zoo.

 ??  ?? EMOTIONAL She perks up seeing pal Jan FINAL JOURNEY Mama the chimp is slipping away
EMOTIONAL She perks up seeing pal Jan FINAL JOURNEY Mama the chimp is slipping away

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