ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis Zoo announced on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, that Merah, a 57-year-old Sumatran orangutan and one of the oldest of her species in North America, died on Wednesday morning, June 3, 2026.The zoo said Merah was the second-oldest Sumatran orangutan in North America at the time of her death and had been receiving specialized care for multiple advanced health conditions related to her age.“We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Merah, our beloved, 57-year-old Sumat...