Zoo Leipzig mourns the loss of Gorilla Kibara: shock for all visitors!

Zoo Leipzig mourns the loss of Gorilla Kibara: shock for all visitors!

in the heart of Germany, more precisely at the Leipzig zoo, animal lovers meet to experience the impressive world of gorillas. The zoo is not only considered one of the most beautiful zoological facilities in the country, but has also established itself as exemplary in the keeping of great apes. Pongoland, the famous living environment for gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos, has been inspiring visitors for 25 years with up close animal encounters that are always an experience. But in the past few weeks the minds were highly tense in the zoo.

On April 3, 2023, Gorilla-Dame Kibara died at the age of 21, which is a deep incision for the Gorilla group. Zoo Director Prof. Jörg Junhold repeatedly commented on the loss, since Kibara and the previously deceased gorilla dairy Kio showed similar symptoms of illness. Both were cared for intensively. While there are no results from pathological studies in relation to kios death, Kibara suspects inflammation in the intestinal area, but there is still a final diagnosis.

intensive veterinary care

The remaining four gorillas of the group are under precise veterinary control, since the group is reflected and tense according to the sad losses. Junhold has announced that the gorillas may not be visible in the coming days depending on the situation. These measures are intended to ensure that the animals will not be continued.

gorillas are among the greatest and most difficult great apes. Your home stretches from the West African lowlands to the mountain forests of the equator, where you organize yourself in family -like groups, which are led by a ripe silver back. Despite their enormous strength, Gorilla's are gentle creatures. They only defend themselves if they feel threatened and move up to three kilometers in search of food every day.

a network for species protection

Important is the role of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Eaza, which was founded in 1992 and is now the largest regional zoo and aquarium organization in the world. With over 400 members, she campaigns for species protection and the sustainable preservation of endangered species in the wilderness. Every year, more than 148 million people visit Eaza Zoos who act as important centers for species protection. This organization promotes the exchange of knowledge and resources among members and supports them in animal welfare, public relations and scientific research.

In the middle of the grief and uncertainty about the health of the gorillas, there is hope that the intensive efforts of the veterinary specialists of the EAZA will benefit the remaining animals. After all, the well -being of these fascinating animals is not only important for the zoo veterinarians, but also for the many visitors who visit the Leipzig Zoo every year to experience these extraordinary creatures up close.

thueningen24.de reports that the Gorilla group in Leipzig is currently looking for stability, while zoo-leipzig.de more information about the way of life of western flatland gorillas. The eaza is active in the exchange of knowledge to protect these impressive animal species and will hopefully help to improve the situation.