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Banga

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, deceased, born 1991.

34 Years old
1991 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Banga

Banga was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on March 1, 2013. She lived to 21 years of age.

Born on August 19, 1991, at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid, she was captive-born to parents Muni and Bioko.

In September 2012, she transferred to La Vallée des Singes in France, where she spent her final months. She died there of pulmonary edema in early 2013.

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Profile
Born 19 August 1991
Age 34 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
Passed Away 1 March 2013
Family
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Muni
Mother
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Bioko
Father
Zoo History
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid
1991 – 2012
La Vall e des Singes
2012 – 2013
🎂 Birthday
63
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Will turn 35 years old
🌿 Conservation
Critically Endangered

Gorillas are among the most endangered species on Earth. Habitat loss and poaching remain the primary threats.

IUCN Red List ↗
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