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| Species | Sumatran Orangutan |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12 1952 unknown, captured in the wild |
| Died | December 29 2007 (aged 55) Miami MetroZoo Miami, Florida, United States |
| Known for | Likely being the world's oldest Orangutan upon death. |
Nonja (June 12, 1952 – December 29, 2007) was a femalesumatran orangutan who was thought to be theoldest of her species in either the wild or captivity. She was 55 years old when she died in 2007.[1] Most orangutans die before they reach their mid-40s, which made Nonja unique and likely the oldest living orangutan in the world at the time.[1]
Nonja, whose name meant "girl" inMalaysian, was captured in the wild and brought to the Wassenaar Zoo in theNetherlands in 1955. She was thought to be about 2–3 years old at the time. She was transferred to the Miami MetroZoo (nowZoo Miami) on October 4, 1983, where she spent the rest of her life. Nonja gave birth to five children.[1][2]
Nonja died at the Miami MetroZoo on Saturday, December 29, 2007. Experts believe that she died of either abrain tumor or ananeurysm.
