Howletts Wild Animal Park Gorilla Groups

[CindyNL]

Gorilla groups

I'd love to know how many gorilla groups are in Howletts nowadays and who are in it.

I ask this because I was wondering in which group Thirza (moved to Howletts from Rotterdam on 20 May 2015) is living. I did find some 'old' info:

GROUP 1:
Djanghou
Boma
Kwimba
Sanki
Kimba II

Kidiki
Masindi
Kisane
Nkoumou
Affy
Jouki

GROUP 2:
Shumba
Juma
Dihi
Emmie
Ebeki
Joshi
Kiju

GROUP 3:
Mushie
Sidonie
Tambabi
Kifu
Bamilla
Emba

GROUP 4:
Baby Doll
Juju

Matadi

 

[Pertinax]

I ask this because I was wondering in which group Thirza (moved to Howletts from Rotterdam on 20 May 2015) is living. I did find some 'old' info:

The two new females that came from Europe were intended to form a new group with male 'Matadi'(born Twycross, came from Paignton) along with one or more of their existing females. I do not know the current situation but believe setting up this group has proved problematic.

 

[Wolf567]

According to Damien's twitter Juju passed away last night following a stroke yesterday

Juju one of the original Howletts gorillas died last night aged 54 after suffering a stroke yesterday.I loved her my whole life so sad.

Juju had 8 surviving offspring she had the sweetest nature and the only gorilla I ever knew who would sing in her own gorilla way

https://twitter.com/DamianAspinall

 

[Pertinax]

I've posted a short note about Juju in the 'Gorillas in Europe' thread.