Chimpanzee at the Dallas Zoo dies at the age of 31

Published August 28, 2021 7:31 PM CDT

The Dallas Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its chimpanzees.

Kirk died at the age of 31.

The zoo said he suddenly stopped breathing earlier this week.

A team tried to administer life-saving measures, but he had already passed.

A necropsy revealed the death was linked to heart disease.

The zoo said kirk was known for eating carrots and galloping around his habitat.

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