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Fossey

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, deceased, born 1986.

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

Fossey is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2015-08-10). He lived to 28 years of age.

Born at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium on August 13, 1986 (captive-born). His parents were Bridgette and Bongo.

Fossey spent his early years at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium until November 1993, when he transferred to The Little Rock Zoological Gardens. He lived there for over two decades until his death from heart failure on August 10, 2015.

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Born 13 August 1986
Age 39 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Passed Away 10 August 2015
Family
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Bridgette
Mother
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Bongo
Father
Zoo History
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
1986 – 1993
The Little Rock Zoological Gardens
1993 – 2015
🎂 Birthday
57
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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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