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Tumba

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Cameroon, deceased, born 1973.

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

Tumba is a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on May 13, 2019. She lived to 45 years of age.

Born in Cameroon on June 4, 1973, she was wild-caught rather than born in captivity.

Parents: Wild and Wild.

Official studbook number: #589.

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Profile
Born 11 June 1973
Age 53 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Cameroon
Passed Away 13 May 2019
Family
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Wild
Mother
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Wild
Father
Zoo History
Zoo Krefeld
1975 – 2019
🎂 Birthday
363
days until next birthday
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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