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'Devastation' as Gorilla Dies Days After Moving to New Home

Jock, the UK's oldest male gorilla at 42, was euthanised due to health decline after moving to a habitat 4.5 times larger, Bristol Zoological Society said.

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Bristol Zoo Project's gorilla had a number of known conditions, but his health deteriorated after the move.

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'Devastation' as gorilla dies days after moving to new home

Bristol Zoo Project's gorilla had a number of known conditions, but his health deteriorated after the move.

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Bristol Zoo's oldest gorilla Jock dies two weeks after big move

Staff at the zoo are devastated to lose the 42-year-old

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