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Missouri Monkey Mogul Accused of Faking Death of Famous Chimpanzee

BANANAS!

Tonka the chimp starred with Alan Cumming in the 1997 flick “Buddy.” His whereabouts are now unknown.

Kelly Weill
Kelly Weill
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Kelly Weill

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