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Kukuma

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Apenheul Primate Park in 1989, deceased 2011.

36 Years old
1989 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Kukuma

Kukuma was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on February 25, 2011. He lived to 21 years of age.

Born at Apenheul Primate Park on September 29, 1989, he was captive-born to parents Frala and Kibabu.

During his lifetime, Kukuma lived at three different facilities. He spent his first year at Apenheul Primate Park before transferring to Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma in August 1990. In October 1993, he moved to Belfast Zoological Gardens, where he lived for the remainder of his life until his death from anemia in 2011.

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Profile
Born 29 September 1989
Age 36 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Apenheul Primate Park
Passed Away 25 February 2011
Family
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Frala
Mother
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Kibabu
Father
Zoo History
Apenheul Primate Park
1989 – 1990
Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma
1990 – 1993
Belfast Zoological Gardens
1993 – 2011
🎂 Birthday
113
days until next birthday
Will turn 37 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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