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Derrik

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Frankfurt Zoo, deceased, born 1980.

46 Years old
1980 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Derrik

Derrik is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2005-03-24). He lived to 25 years of age.

Born at Frankfurt Zoo on January 13, 1980 (captive-born).

Parents: Julchen and Matze.

He spent his first ten years at Frankfurt Zoo before transferring to Zoologischer Garten Berlin in September 1990, where he lived until his death in March 2005.

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Profile
Born 13 January 1980
Age 46 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Frankfurt Zoo
Passed Away 24 March 2005
Family
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Julchen
Mother
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Matze
Father
Zoo History
Frankfurt Zoo
1980 – 1990
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
1990 – 2005
🎂 Birthday
214
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Will turn 47 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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