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Kitoko

Western Lowland Gorilla

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

9 Years old
2016 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Kitoko

Kitoko was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on January 19, 2017. She lived for approximately six months.

Born at Dublin Zoo on July 16, 2016, she was captive-born to parents Lena and Horst. Her brief life was spent entirely at Dublin Zoo in Ireland.

Sadly, Kitoko died from salmonella at just six months of age. Her death occurred at the same zoo where she was born.

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Profile
Born 16 July 2016
Age 9 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Dublin Zoo
Passed Away 19 January 2017
Family
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Lena
Mother
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Horst
Father
Zoo History
Dublin Zoo
2016 – 2017
🎂 Birthday
29
days until next birthday
Will turn 10 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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