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A western lowland gorilla has been responding well to treatment after showing ‘concerning’ health problems.
Posted: Oct 29, 2024 • Last updated: 7 minutes ago • 1 min read
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Charles, a 52-year-old western lowland gorilla, is responding well to treatment after showing symptoms of “concerning” health problems, the Toronto Zoo said. Photo credit: Postmedia Network files
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The Toronto Zoo shared good news about the health of one of its celebrities.
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Charles, the zoo’s 52-year-old chief western lowland gorilla, has been responding well to treatment since showing “concerning” symptoms of health problems over the weekend, which the zoo said in an update Monday. , his condition has steadily improved.
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“We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the incredible support, kindness and compassion shown to Charles, the western lowland gorilla, and our zoo team over the past few days,” zoo officials said. Shared on social media.
“Charles holds a very special place in the hearts of the zoo family and our community, and it means the world to us to see your messages about how deeply he impacted your lives.”
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The Toronto Zoo said gorilla Charles, 52, was in poor health.
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Zoo officials said Charles’ health issues remain a “serious concern,” but the good news is that he is eating again.
“Our wildlife management and health teams are doing their best to keep this animal comfortable,” zoo officials said.
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The update comes after the zoo announced on Sunday that Charles’ health had declined over the weekend and that he was receiving medication and treatment for a suspected “significant” heart issue.
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Charles is also considered a geriatric animal, as the critically endangered species’ age typically reaches around 30 to 40 years in the wild.
Charles’ daughter Johari also joined because gorillas “are a social species and being together is beneficial to their well-being,” the zoo said.
The zoo said, “Charles continues to be cared for in an area of the African rainforest (pavilion) that is inaccessible to guests.” “We will learn more and share updates with our community as the situation progresses.”
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