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Ernie

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Oklahoma City Zoo, deceased, born 1982.

43 Years old
1982 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Ernie

Ernie is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2019-07-26). He lived to 36 years of age.

Born at Oklahoma City Zoo (captive-born).

Parents: Katheryn and Moemba.

Official studbook number: #808.

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Profile
Born 7 December 1982
Age 43 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Oklahoma City Zoo
Passed Away 26 July 2019
Family
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Katheryn
Mother
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Moemba
Father
Zoo History
Oklahoma City Zoo
1982 – 1989
Denver Zoo
1989 – 1994
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
1994 – 1999
Knoxville Zoological Gardens
1999 – 2010
Wildlife Conservation Society (Bronx Zoo)
2010 – 2019
🎂 Birthday
177
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Will turn 44 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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