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Wima

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoo Basel, deceased, born 1999.

27 Years old
1999 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Wima

Wima was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on September 3, 2010. She lived to approximately 11 years of age.

Born on January 9, 1999 at Zoo Basel, she was captive-born to parents Joas and Kisoro.

In March 2010, Wima was transferred from Zoo Basel to Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno, where she spent her final months. She died there from hidatidosis, a parasitic disease.

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Born 9 January 1999
Age 27 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoo Basel
Passed Away 3 September 2010
Family
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Joas
Mother
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Kisoro
Father
Zoo History
Zoo Basel
1999 – 2010
Parque de la Naturaleza de Cab rceno
2010 – 2010
🎂 Birthday
210
days until next birthday
Will turn 28 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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