J. Fred Muggs
J. Fred Muggs (born March 14, 1952) is an Chimpanzee born in the African Colony of French Cameroon that forms part of Modern-Day Cameroon.
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| Species | Common chimpanzee |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Born | J. Fred Muggs March 14, 1952 French Cameroon |
| Nation from | American |
| Occupation | TV Co-Star |
| Years active | 1953-1975 |
| Known for | Today Show Co-Star |
| Owner | Carmine 'Bud' Mennella |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Chimpanzees have been known to live up to 70 years, though 50 is more commonly the animal's lifespan.[1][2]
Status Update
As of 2023[update], J. Fred Muggs is reported to be alive.
J. Fred Muggs Currently lives in Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Owner of J. Fred Muggs
Carmine Felix Mennella
(August 21, 1921 - March 10, 2002) was an American Animal Trainer who was The Owner of J. Fred Muggs.
Carmine was born on August 21, 1921 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.
Mennella died on March 10, 2002 in Tampa Florida.
Carmine 'Bud' Mennella was 80 years old.
J. Fred Muggs Media
Muggs (left) and companion, Phoebe B. Beebe, with Dave Garroway, 1954
J. Fred Muggs with Peter Lawford on the set of the NBC sitcom Dear Phoebe (1954)
References
- ↑ Woo, Elaine (2002-03-15). "Carmine 'Bud' Mennella, 80; Trained TV Star J. Fred Muggs" (in en-US). Los Angeles Times. . http://articles.latimes.com/2002/mar/15/local/me-muggs15. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
- ↑ Segal, Kim. "Meet one of the oldest chimpanzees in captivity". CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2012/04/21/us/oldest-chimpanzee-in-captivity/index.html. Retrieved 2018-08-29.