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Kaja

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 1979.

46 Years old
1979 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Kaja

Kaja is a female Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2009-09-04). She lived to 30 years of age.

Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park (captive-born) on August 13, 1979. Her parents were Juju and Kisoro.

In January 1989, she transferred to Chessington World of Adventure & Zoo, where she spent the remainder of her life. She passed away there on September 4, 2009, due to complications with her gut.

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Born 13 August 1979
Age 46 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 4 September 2009
Family
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Juju
Mother
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Kisoro
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
1979 – 1989
Chessington World of Adventure & Zoo
1989 – 2009
🎂 Birthday
57
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Will turn 47 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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