J. Fred Muggs

J. Fred Muggs
SpeciesCommon chimpanzee
SexMale
BornJ. Fred Muggs
(1952-03-14) March 14, 1952 (age 72)
French Cameroon
Nation fromAmerican
OccupationTV Co-Star
Years active1953-1975
Known forToday Show Co-Star
OwnerCarmine 'Bud' Mennella
ResidenceTampa, Florida, U.S.

J. Fred Muggs (born March 14, 1952) is a Chimpanzee born in the African Colony of French Cameroon that forms part of Modern-Day Cameroon.

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, 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.


References

  1. ↑ Woo, Elaine (2002-03-15). "Carmine 'Bud' Mennella, 80; Trained TV Star J. Fred Muggs". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2018-08-29.
  2. ↑ Segal, Kim. "Meet one of the oldest chimpanzees in captivity". CNN. Retrieved 2018-08-29.