Ken Allen

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ken-allen

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1. When was Ken Allen born?February 13, 1971
2. When did Ken Allen die?December 1, 2000
3. What is Ken Allen known for?Multiple successful escapes from a supposedly escape-proof zoo enclosure
4. What is the scientific name?Pongo pygmaeus
5. What is the habitat?Tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra (wild); San Diego Zoo (captivity)
6. Who was Ken Allen?Ken Allen was a Bornean orangutan born at the San Diego Zoo in 1971. He was famous for his cleverness and love of exploring.

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