Saint Louis Zoo's Merah, second-oldest orangutan in North America, dies at 57 (opens original article in a new tab)

Merah, the second-oldest orangutan in North America, died at 57 at the Saint Louis Zoo after humane euthanasia due to health and quality of life assessment.

• Merah was the second-oldest orangutan in North America.
• She died at 57 after humane euthanasia.
• The Saint Louis Zoo announced her death following a health assessment.