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Guy

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Cameroon, deceased, born 2026.

0 Years old
2026 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Guy

Guy was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on June 8, 1978. Born in captivity in Cameroon, he was the offspring of wild gorilla parents.

He spent his life at the Zoological Society of London, where he also passed away. His death was caused by cardiac arrest.

Guy represented an important connection to the wild populations of Western Lowland Gorillas in his native Cameroon through his wild parentage, despite being born in captivity.

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Born 11 June 2026
Age 0 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Cameroon
Passed Away 8 June 1978
Family
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Wild
Mother
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Wild
Father
Zoo History
Zoological Society of London
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363
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Will turn 1 years old
🌿 Conservation
Critically Endangered

Gorillas are among the most endangered species on Earth. Habitat loss and poaching remain the primary threats.

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