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MADRID,
\n Nov 24 (Reuters) – Spain on Monday bade farewell to the world’s only
\n known albino gorilla, Snowflake, a national favourite who died after
\n a long struggle with skin cancer.The main attraction at Barcelona zoo
\n since he was brought there 37 years ago from Equatorial Guinea, Snowflake’s
\n fight with cancer made front-page
\n news in Spain and brought thousands of well-wishers of all ages to see
\n him.<\/p>\n
Jordi Portabella, the zoo’s director, told a news conference that Snowflake
\n died early on Monday after veterinarians decided to have the animal put
\n down to avoid further pain. His skin cancer was first discovered in 2001.
\n Queues stretched for hours outside Snowflake’s enclosure in the months
\n before
\n his death. But the 140 kg (310 lb) giant, pumped full of painkillers
\n and anti-depressants to ease his suffering, often preferred to turn his
\n back on onlookers.<\/p>\n
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