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Tamiela

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Howletts Wild Animal Park, deceased, born 1997.

28 Years old
1997 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Tamiela

Tamiela was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on July 14, 2008. She lived to 11 years of age.

Born on June 26, 1997, at Howletts Wild Animal Park, she was captive-born to parents Mouila and Bitam.

In May 2005, she transferred to Espace Zoologique St Martin la Plaine, where she lived until her death. She died from a bacterial infection at the age of 11.

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Born 26 June 1997
Age 28 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Howletts Wild Animal Park
Passed Away 14 July 2008
Family
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Mouila
Mother
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Bitam
Father
Zoo History
Howletts Wild Animal Park
1997 – 2005
Espace Zoologique St Martin la Plaine
2005 – 2008
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🌿 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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