The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of Inji, the world s oldest known orangutan.
Inji, a 61-year-old female Sumatran orangutan, was humanely euthanized by zoo officials on Sunday after her health had deteriorated, according to Bob Lee, who oversees the zoo s animal areas. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
Following You ll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. We knew she couldn t live forever, but this really hurts, and I know many visitors are grieving along with us, Lee said in a statement, according to KIRO 7. Inji s ability to connect with people was incredible. She inspired generations.