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Orungo

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at ZooParc de Beauval, deceased, born 2015.

10 Years old
2015 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Orungo

Orungo was a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on February 25, 2016. He lived for just over two months.

Born at ZooParc de Beauval on December 11, 2015, he was captive-born and spent his entire brief life at the French zoo.

His parents were Sheila and Asato. Despite his short life, he was part of the important breeding program for Western Lowland Gorillas in captivity.

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Born 11 December 2015
Age 10 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at ZooParc de Beauval
Passed Away 25 February 2016
Family
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Sheila
Mother
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Asato
Father
Zoo History
ZooParc de Beauval
2015 – 2016
🎂 Birthday
177
days until next birthday
Will turn 11 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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