Virunga
Western Lowland Gorilla
Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Parc Zool gic de Barcelona, deceased, born 1979.
47
Years old
1979
Born
● Deceased
♀ Female
Critically Endangered
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About Virunga
Virunga was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who passed away on January 31, 2012. She lived to 32 years and 8 months of age.
Born on May 23, 1979, at Parc Zoològic de Barcelona, she was captive-born and remained at the same zoo throughout her entire life.
Her parents were Ndengue and Copito de Nieve. She died at Parc Zoològic de Barcelona from acute bacterial dysentery.
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Profile
| Born | 23 May 1979 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Gender | ♀ Female |
| Subspecies | Western Lowland Gorilla |
| Born at | Parc Zool gic de Barcelona |
| Passed Away | 31 January 2012 |
Family
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Ndengue
Mother
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Copito de Nieve
Father
Zoo History
Parc Zool gic de Barcelona
1979 – 2012
