GillP

Gorilla 2 May 2009

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I would say that that's Bongo, even though I haven't seen her for about 10 years.
 
No, its Biddy. She frequently drops her lower lip like that. Although you can't see it in this picture she has one very grey/white coloured thigh- it was much more noticeable when she was young- natural or an old injury I wonder.
 
Here's a photo of Bongo and Biddy together (Biddy with back to camera):

Bongo and Biddy

Am I right that Bongo is 40 something but has never had a baby ?
 
Am I right that Bongo is 40 something but has never had a baby ?

I can't open this picture.

Bongo arrived at Twycross as a tiny baby in 1965. She grew up together with their nonbreeding male 'Joe' and then much later joined Mamfe's group with the young females Biddy & Eva. By that time she had become a rather 'masculine' female and I doubt Mamfe ever mated her though I don't know. Certainly she has never bred.
 
Sorry, I have no clue why those links to the gallery aren't working !
 

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