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Kim

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Centre de Recherches M dicales Franceville, deceased, born 1997.

28 Years old
1997 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Kim

Kim was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on February 1, 2006. She lived to approximately 8 years and 4 months of age.

Born on September 14, 1997, at Centre de Recherches M dicales Franceville, she was captive-born to parents Kessala and Mabeke.

Kim lived at her birth facility until July 10, 2001, when she was transferred. She died at Projet Gorille Fernan-Vaz in 2006, though her exact cause of death remains undetermined.

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Profile
Born 14 September 1997
Age 28 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Centre de Recherches M dicales Franceville
Passed Away 1 February 2006
Family
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Kessala
Mother
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Mabeke
Father
Zoo History
Centre de Recherches M dicales Franceville
1997 – 2001
🎂 Birthday
89
days until next birthday
Will turn 29 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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