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Boulas

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 1986.

39 Years old
1986 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Boulas

Boulas was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on June 3, 2014. He lived to 27 years of age.

Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park on July 13, 1986, he was captive-born to parents Mouila and Bitam.

Throughout his life, Boulas lived at several facilities across the UK. He spent his early years at Howletts Wild Animal Park until 1993, then moved to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. Later transfers took him to Belfast Zoological Gardens in 2001, Twycross Zoo in 2010, and finally to Longleat Safari and Adventure Park in 2012, where he passed away from severe respiratory problems.

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Profile
Born 13 July 1986
Age 39 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 3 June 2014
Family
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Mouila
Mother
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Bitam
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
1986 – 1993
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
1993 – 2001
Belfast Zoological Gardens
2001 – 2010
Twycross Zoo
2010 – 2012
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
2012 – 2014
🎂 Birthday
26
days until next birthday
Will turn 40 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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