Indianapolis Zoo chimpanzee, named Winston, dies at 38

Chimpanzee dies at Indianapolis Zoo

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Zoo says that one of their chimpanzees unexpectedly died Monday afternoon.

The announcement, made Tuesday, says that Winston the chimpanzee died at the age of 38. Chimpanzees in captivity typically live longer than their wild counterparts: between 30 and 60 years.

“Based on the initial findings, our veterinary team is confident that he passed away from complications due to heart disease,” the Indianapolis Zoo said in the announcement…

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