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Boumi

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 1989.

37 Years old
1989 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Boumi

Boumi was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on August 19, 2011. He lived to 22 years of age.

Born on June 13, 1989, at Howletts Wild Animal Park, he was captive-born to parents Mouila and Bitam.

In March 1997, when he was nearly eight years old, Boumi transferred to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. He spent the remaining fourteen years of his life there until his death in 2011.

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Profile
Born 13 June 1989
Age 37 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 19 August 2011
Family
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Mouila
Mother
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Bitam
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
1989 – 1997
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
1997 – 2011
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Turns 38 today
🌿 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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