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Sakina

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, deceased, born 1986.

39 Years old
1986 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Sakina

Sakina is a female Western Lowland Gorilla deceased (died 2012-08-30). She lived to 26 years of age.

Born at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust on July 14, 1986 (captive-born).

Parents: Kishka and Jambo.

Her final years included transfers to Allwetterzoo Münster in May 2011, then to Gaia Zoo in May 2012, where she passed away from peritonitis and uterus inflammation.

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Born 14 July 1986
Age 39 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Passed Away 30 August 2012
Family
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Kishka
Mother
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Jambo
Father
Zoo History
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
1986 – 2011
Allwetterzoo M nster
2011 – 2012
Gaia Zoo
2012 – 2012
🎂 Birthday
27
days until next birthday
Will turn 40 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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