In this 2014 file photo, Male chimpanzee named Mani(L) in his cage along with female chimpanzee named Rita(R) out of her cage enclosure at the zoo. All that is known of the origins of the Delhi zoo’s oldest inmate —— and its only chimpanzee —— is that she came to the national capital from the distant shores of Amsterdam in 1964. “As its oldest inmate, she is a crucial part of the park. It will be more than just a birthday celebration, the official said, while promising an “emotional and informative” experience for visitors. However, “she is not suffering from any ailment.”Talking about the grand birthday bash planned sometime later this year, the official said the objective is to make people aware of wildlife conservation.

Source: The Hindu July 16, 2017 05:48 UTC