Gorilla celebrates 55th birthday

A gorilla recognised as the oldest in captivity has celebrated her 55th birthday with a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf-wrapped treats.

Jenny's caretakers at Dallas Zoo say she is having a few joint issues and her eyesight is not what it used to be but she still looks good for an old ape.

The zoo says the birthday shows it has made "great strides in veterinary care, nutrition and animal husbandry".

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