Betty was the oldest living chimp in human care
The oldest resident of Dublin Zoo , and the world's oldest living chimpanzee in human care, Betty, has sadly passed away.
"My father Michael cared for her at the time and said that Betty was always strong-minded and would be persistent in getting what she wanted,” the zoo keeper explained. "Following Wendy’s death, we all thought Betty would perhaps follow closely behind, but she continued to flourish as the dominant female of the group,” Helen continued.
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