North America Western Lowland Gorilla Population
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Over the past 48 hours, Charles, the iconic Western lowland gorilla at the Toronto Zoo, has shown some concerning health symptoms that suggest he may be experiencing significant heart issues.
Here is the post:
The Toronto Zoo
Here is the post:
The Toronto Zoo
Jefferson
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It's the end of an era in Toronto. Charles passed away yesterday afternoon from suspected cardiac disease. He was 52 and had been at the zoo since it's opening day. His legacy will live on in his offspring and grandchildren across the continent.
Charles 1972 - 2024 Memorial Page
Charles 1972 - 2024 Memorial Page
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So sad, he was the last SSP founder in North America.
Very sad news, he lived quite the life.
From here, the plan was to acquire one of Granby's bachelor males as the new Silverback, but which male was/has yet to be decided.
It’ll be Jawara. He is Toronto owned, extremely genetically valuable, and unrelated to all of the animals at Toronto.
Louis and Kuchimba are both of abysmal genetic value, and Zwalani is related to Johari, who they are retaining. Jawara is therefore the only viable option to step up as the silver back for this genetically valuable breeding group.
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One of the gorillas Calgary Zoo has unexpectedly passed away.
Gorilla unexpectedly passes away at Calgary Zoo | Globalnews.ca.
Gorilla unexpectedly passes away at Calgary Zoo | Globalnews.ca.
You probably shouldn't report on this until we know exactly which gorilla they are talking about.
Nile Hippo Expert
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It has been confirmed that 2-year-old female Eyare was the one who died.
2-year-old gorilla 'Eyare' dies unexpectedly at Calgary Zoo
(1.0) western lowland gorilla Mandaazi was transferred from the San Diego Zoo in California to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Kansas in October.
Sedgwick County Zoo
Sedgwick County Zoo
Nile Hippo Expert
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Kambera at Atlanta gave birth to a female infant on November 13th. Willie B. Jr. is the father of the baby.
https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/11/16/zoo-atlanta-gorilla-delivery/
https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/11/16/zoo-atlanta-gorilla-delivery/
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Unfortunately, the baby passed away this morning.
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(1.0) western lowland gorilla named Kitombe passed away at the Franklin Park Zoo in Massachusetts at age 38 on December 5th due to several age-related issues.
Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo
Nile Hippo Expert
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0.1 "Kowali" of Zoo Knoxville has died aged 47 years.
https://www.wate.com/news/zoo-knoxville-gorilla-dies-after-heart-disease-diagnosis/
https://www.wate.com/news/zoo-knoxville-gorilla-dies-after-heart-disease-diagnosis/
Zoo adventures
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Oscar Jonesy the gorilla has passed away at the age of 43 a the San Fransisco Zoo
San Francisco Zoo
San Francisco Zoo
Birth Announcement - Little Rock Zoo
https://www.kark.com/entertainment-news/little-rock-zoo-gorilla-welcomes-newborn/
An infant was born March 1 to Kivu and Adelina:
Little Rock Zoo gorilla welcomes newborn | KARK
https://www.kark.com/entertainment-news/little-rock-zoo-gorilla-welcomes-newborn/
An infant was born March 1 to Kivu and Adelina:
Little Rock Zoo gorilla welcomes newborn | KARK
Harry at Pittsburgh Zoo has died:
Beloved gorilla at Pittsburgh Zoo dies at age 33
Harry, a 33-year-old western lowland gorilla, died after a "sudden cardiac event" on Tuesday afternoon, "despite valiant immediate efforts to resuscitate him," the zoo said. Harry had been receiving treatment for cardiac disease since 2022.
Beloved gorilla at Pittsburgh Zoo dies at age 33
Harry, a 33-year-old western lowland gorilla, died after a "sudden cardiac event" on Tuesday afternoon, "despite valiant immediate efforts to resuscitate him," the zoo said. Harry had been receiving treatment for cardiac disease since 2022.
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Ajari the gorilla will be moving from the Houston Zoo to the San Antonio Zoo for the opening of the Congo Falls at the San Antonio Zoo.
4.3K views · 147 reactions | GORILLAS ARE COMING! Meet Ajari! Ajari will making his way from Houston Zoo to his new home at Congo Falls later this year to be a part of our... | By San Antonio Zoo | Facebook
4.3K views · 147 reactions | GORILLAS ARE COMING! Meet Ajari! Ajari will making his way from Houston Zoo to his new home at Congo Falls later this year to be a part of our... | By San Antonio Zoo | Facebook
I can't remember exactly who, but unless plans have changed in the meantime - he is to be joined by a few younger females from Zoo Atlanta. It was found in a publicly available SSP document awhile back that was shared here - I believe someone wrote up a synopsis of all it entailed but you'd have to dig back for it.