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Kimani

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Calgary Zoo, deceased, born 2016.

10 Years old
2016 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Kimani

Kimani was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on June 23, 2022. She lived to 6 years of age.

Born at Calgary Zoo on March 9, 2016, she was captive-born to parents Kioja and Kakinga. She spent her entire life at Calgary Zoo.

Kimani died from cancer affecting her liver and lungs. Her death was a loss to the Western Lowland Gorilla population in captivity.

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Profile
Born 9 March 2016
Age 10 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Calgary Zoo
Passed Away 23 June 2022
Family
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Kioja
Mother
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Kakinga
Father
Zoo History
Calgary Zoo
2016 – 2022
🎂 Birthday
265
days until next birthday
Will turn 11 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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