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Jumbo

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla at Limbe Wildlife Centre, born 1996.

30 Years old
1996 Born
Limbe Wildlife Centre Current Zoo
● Alive ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Jumbo

Jumbo is a male Western Lowland Gorilla living at Limbe Wildlife Centre. He is 28 years old.

Born in Cameroon on June 4, 1996, he came from the wild rather than being bred in captivity. Both his parents were wild gorillas.

Jumbo arrived at Limbe Wildlife Centre on December 17, 1996, when he was just six months old. He has remained there ever since, making the center his home for nearly three decades.

Official studbook number: #1916.

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Profile
Born 11 June 1996
Age 30 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Current Zoo Limbe Wildlife Centre
Born at Cameroon
Family
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Wild
Mother
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Wild
Father
Zoo History
Limbe Wildlife Centre
1996 – Present
🎂 Birthday
363
days until next birthday
Will turn 31 years old
📍 Current Zoo
Limbe Wildlife Centre
🌿 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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