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Ela

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Parc Zool gic de Barcelona, deceased, born 1981.

44 Years old
1981 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Ela

Ela was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who lived for only 17 days. Born on July 11, 1981, she died on July 28, 1981, at Parc Zoològic de Barcelona from pneumonia.

Born at Parc Zoològic de Barcelona as a captive-born gorilla, she never left her birth zoo during her brief life.

Her parents were Bimvili and Copito de Nieve. Despite her tragically short life, she remains part of the documented lineage of Western Lowland Gorillas in captivity.

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Born 11 July 1981
Age 44 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Parc Zool gic de Barcelona
Family
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Bimvili
Mother
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Copito de Nieve
Father
Zoo History
Parc Zool gic de Barcelona
1981 – 1981
🎂 Birthday
24
days until next birthday
Will turn 45 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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