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Bokito

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin, deceased, born 1996.

30 Years old
1996 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Bokito

Bokito was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on April 4, 2023. He lived to 27 years of age.

Born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin on March 14, 1996, he was captive-born to parents Mpenzi and Derrik.

His life included moves between three facilities. After spending his early years at Berlin Zoo until August 2005, he briefly stayed at Hodenhagen Serengeti Park for less than a month. In September 2005, he transferred to Royal Rotterdam Zoological Gardens, where he lived for nearly eighteen years until his death during anesthesia.

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Profile
Born 14 March 1996
Age 30 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Passed Away 4 April 2023
Family
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Mpenzi
Mother
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Derrik
Father
Zoo History
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
1996 – 2005
Hodenhagen Serengeti Park
2005 – 2005
Royal Rotterdam Zoological Gardens
2005 – 2023
🎂 Birthday
270
days until next birthday
Will turn 31 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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