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Lina

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, deceased, born 1973.

53 Years old
1973 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Lina

Lina was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on March 30, 2012. She lived to 39 years of age.

Born on January 10, 1973, at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens, she was captive-born to parents Dianne and Bom.

In 1992, she transferred from Los Angeles Zoo to ABQ BioPark, where she spent her final twenty years. Her death was caused by a massive brain aneurysm, leading to the difficult decision to euthanize her.

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Born 10 January 1973
Age 53 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Passed Away 30 March 2012
Family
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Dianne
Mother
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Bom
Father
Zoo History
Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
1973 – 1992
ABQ BioPark
1992 – 2012
🎂 Birthday
207
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Will turn 54 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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