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Macaco Tião
Brazilian chimpanzee (1963-1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Macaco Tião ("Tião the Monkey") (January 16, 1963 in Rio de Janeiro – December 23, 1996 in Rio de Janeiro) was a chimpanzee of the Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden who was very popular with children and visitors.[1][2][3]
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![]() Monument to Macaco Tião in Rio de Janeiro's Zoo | |
Species | Common chimpanzee |
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Sex | Male |
Born | (1963-01-16)January 16, 1963 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | December 23, 1996(1996-12-23) (aged 33) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Known for | Being a candidate for mayor |
Residence | Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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His name ("Tião", a nickname for "Sebastião") is in memory of Rio de Janeiro's patron saint, Saint Sebastian (São Sebastião). He was 1.52 metres (5 ft 0 in) tall and weighed 70 kilograms (150 lb).[1]