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Ulca

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma, deceased, born 1981.

45 Years old
1981 Born
● Deceased ♂ Male Critically Endangered
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About Ulca

Ulca is a male Western Lowland Gorilla who died on November 18, 2014. He lived to 33 years of age.

Born at Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma on March 23, 1981, he was captive-born to parents Undi and Banjo.

His life took him across three European institutions. After spending his early years at Wilhelma until 1984, he moved to Kölner Zoo where he lived for over two decades. In 2006, he transferred to Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa, where he spent his final years until his death in 2014.

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Profile
Born 23 March 1981
Age 45 years old
Gender ♂ Male
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma
Passed Away 18 November 2014
Family
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Undi
Mother
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Banjo
Father
Zoo History
Zoologisch-botanischer Garten Wilhelma
1981 – 1984
K lner Zoo
1984 – 2006
Jardim Zool gico de Lisboa
2006 – 2014
🎂 Birthday
283
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Will turn 46 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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