World's oldest documented koala dies at 19

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) -- A koala believed to be the world's oldest documented male member of its species has died in San Francisco at age 19, officials said Friday.

San Francisco Zoo spokeswoman Nancy Chan said "Clarry" the koala died Thursday at his indoor enclosure at the zoo's "Koala Crossing" exhibit.
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Read the full story at the link above. This makes me sad.

 

[Q]

Awwww
I love koalas.

Elephants die the same way. When their teeth get too worn out, they can't eat anymore and they starve to death. What a horrible way for any creature to die.

 

[unclehobart]

Was it delicious?

 

[Gonzo]

HOw did they know it died? They are so slow, kinda like a sloth...

 

[Professur]

Koala burgers anyone?

 

[Q]

creeps