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Gorilla Baby Joy: Calgary Zoo Expects New Arrival
25 Sep
Summary
- Dossi, a 25-year-old gorilla, is expecting a baby early next year.
- The father is Jasiri, the sole male western lowland gorilla at the zoo.
- Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered due to poaching and habitat loss.
The Calgary Zoo is celebrating a significant development in its western lowland gorilla program. Dossi, a 25-year-old female, is approximately 16 to 17 weeks pregnant and is expected to welcome a new baby early in the new year. This news is particularly vital given the critically endangered status of western lowland gorillas.
The father of the anticipated arrival is Jasiri, who is the only male western lowland gorilla residing at the Calgary Zoo. The zoo's involvement in the species survival plan underscores its commitment to the future of this vulnerable species.
Wild populations of western lowland gorillas are under severe threat. They face significant dangers from poaching, the destruction of their natural habitats, and the spread of diseases. The Calgary Zoo's efforts are part of a broader initiative to ensure the species' survival.
