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Kifta

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 2006.

20 Years old
2006 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Kifta

Kifta was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on March 1, 2013. She lived to approximately 6 years of age.

Born on April 2, 2006, at Howletts Wild Animal Park, she was captive-born to parents Tambabi and Kifu.

In August 2011, she transferred from Howletts Wild Animal Park to Fundação Zoo-Botânica de Belo Horizonte in Brazil, where she spent her final years. Her death was caused by severe and diffuse hemorrhagic colitis.

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Profile
Born 2 April 2006
Age 20 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 1 March 2013
Family
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Tambabi
Mother
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Kifu
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
2000 – 2011
Funda o Zoo-Bot nica de Belo Horizonte
2011 – 2013
🎂 Birthday
289
days until next birthday
Will turn 21 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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