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Kush

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 1992.

33 Years old
1992 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Kush

Kush was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on November 14, 2022. He lived to nearly 30 years of age.

Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park on November 24, 1992, he was captive-born to parents Mushie and Kijo.

In June 1998, at age five and a half, he transferred to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, where he spent the remainder of his life until his death through euthanization in 2022.

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Profile
Born 24 November 1992
Age 33 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 14 November 2022
Family
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Mushie
Mother
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Kijo
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
1992 – 1998
Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
1998 – 2022
🎂 Birthday
160
days until next birthday
Will turn 34 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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