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Kisoro

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoo Krefeld, deceased, born 1989.

37 Years old
1989 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Kisoro

Kisoro is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2014-05-24). He lived to 25 years of age.

Born at Zoo Krefeld on March 14, 1989 (captive-born).

Parents: Boma and Massa.

He spent his early years at Zoo Krefeld before transferring to Zoo Basel in December 1996, where he lived for the remainder of his life. His death was caused by an infestation with tapeworm.

Official studbook number: #1095.

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Profile
Born 14 March 1989
Age 37 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoo Krefeld
Passed Away 24 May 2014
Family
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Boma
Mother
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Massa
Father
Zoo History
Zoo Krefeld
1989 – 1996
Zoo Basel
1996 – 2014
🎂 Birthday
274
days until next birthday
Will turn 38 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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