Suma underwent a thorough health examination on Thursday to monitor the progress of her arthritis . Melbourne Zoo 's aging orangutan was first diagnosed with the disease in 2013 . The 36-year - old orangutan , who turns a year older in June , has arthritis in her hips and ankles . Zoo vets took the opportunity to give Suma a full check - up on her nose , ears and legs .
Suma underwent a thorough health examination on Thursday to monitor the progress of her arthritis . Melbourne Zoo 's aging orangutan was first diagnosed with the condition in 2013 . The 36-year-old orangutan , who turns a year older in June , has arthritis in her hips and ankles . Zoo vets took the opportunity to give Suma a full check-up including her ears , teeth and eyes .