Sad loss in the Leipzig zoo: Gorillas Kio and Kibara dead!

Sad loss in the Leipzig zoo: Gorillas Kio and Kibara dead!

Zoo Leipzig, Deutschland - in the Leipzig zoo, you recently had to say goodbye to two beloved lowland gorillas: Kio and Kibara died in a sad and worrying incident. Kio, who was only seven years old, died on March 27, while 21-year-old Kibara was supposed to follow a week later. The causes of these tragic events seem to be due to high-infectious e.coli bacteria, which led to severe intestinal problems. This information was published in a detailed report by Thuringia24 that illuminates the deeper background.

The two gorillas showed massive intestinal damage, which led to sepsis, which finally wiped out their sparks. According to [Zoo Leipzig] (https://www.zoo-leipzig.de/artikel/grosser-verlust-in-pongoland-gorillaweibchen-stie- 1685/), the pathological studies were completed on May 23. However, younger females in the group seem to have remained unaffected, while the behavior of the silver back Abeeeku and the Gorilla lady Kumili will observe after the loss of their conspecifics.

emergency measures and animal care

In order to stabilize the remaining gorillas, the zoo team has taken extensive protective measures. For example, alternative drinking options and special additives to support the intestinal flora were provided. In addition, regular feeding by the nurses took place, which has now returned to normal routine. The zoo director, Prof. Jörg Junhold, commented on the loss and promised to continue to clarify the medical causes intensively.

However, the mental stress of the remaining animals should not be underestimated. The grief for the lost fellow species makes the gorillas appear significantly reduced and depressed in their behavior. At Kumili in particular, there were temporary restrictions on food intake, which raises questions about a possible infection. However, the exact transmission of the E.Coli bacteria remains unclear how the Mitteldeutsche Zeitung emphasizes.

a unique occurrence

For the Leipzig zoo, this is an extremely rare incident, which, according to zoo director Junhold, has been unexplored in Pongoland in the past 25 years. The remaining gorilla group is under strict medical and animal care control. The development of the animals is continuously monitored, and close cooperation with external specialists from the European Zoo Association EAZA is cultivated to ensure that the health of the animals remains in the first place. The difficult events not only affected the well -being of the gorillas, but also met the entire team of the zoo.

In this difficult time, the Leipzig zoo strives to maintain the usual quality of life of its animals and to keep the lost fellow species in an honorable memory. The return to normality takes time, and like Abeeku, Kumili and the other remaining gorillas, the nurses, veterinarians and supporters will continue to do everything possible in the coming weeks to accompany and support the animals with this emotional storm.