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Yola

Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla, born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin, deceased, born 1992.

33 Years old
1992 Born
● Deceased ♀ Female Critically Endangered
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About Yola

Yola was a female Western Lowland Gorilla who died on September 29, 2013. She lived to 21 years of age.

Born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin on June 29, 1992, she was captive-born to parents Mpenzi and Derrick.

In April 1999, when she was nearly seven years old, Yola transferred to Zoo de la Palmyre in France. She spent the remaining fourteen years of her life there until her death in 2013.

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Born 29 June 1992
Age 33 years old
Gender ♀ Female
Subspecies Western Lowland Gorilla
Born at Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Passed Away 29 September 2013
Family
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Mpenzi
Mother
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Derrick
Father
Zoo History
Zoologischer Garten Berlin
1992 – 1999
Zoo de la Palmyre
1999 – 2013
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🌿 Conservation
Critically Endangered

Gorillas are among the most endangered species on Earth. Habitat loss and poaching remain the primary threats.

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