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Pesco

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Apenheul Primate Park, deceased, born 1986.

40 Years old
1986 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Pesco

Pesco is a male Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2018-10-31). He lived to 32 years of age.

Born at Apenheul Primate Park on May 19, 1986 (captive-born).

His parents were Lobo and Bongo. In 1999, he transferred from Apenheul Primate Park to Zoologischer Garten Saarbrücken, where he spent the remainder of his life until his death in October 2018.

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Profile
Born 19 May 1986
Age 40 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Apenheul Primate Park
Passed Away 31 October 2018
Family
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Lobo
Mother
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Bongo
Father
Zoo History
Apenheul Primate Park
1986 – 1999
Zoologischer Garten Saarbr cken
1999 – 2018
🎂 Birthday
345
days until next birthday
Will turn 41 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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