Ebeki the Western Lowland Gorilla

Ebeki is the son of our incredibly popular Silverback Kifu & mum Tebe at Howletts Wild Animal Park. He is now part of a new group with an established group of females who he has joined with great success. Ebeki is adapting from a naughty teenager to dominant male - taking charge when he needs to but still retaining his charming nature. We look forward to lots of babies from this group! 

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Fun Facts about the Western Lowland Gorilla 

 Did you know they have 22 different types of hoots, barks and screams that all have a different meaning when communicating with other gorillas!  

Who does Ebeki spend his time with at Howletts?

Ebeki chooses to spend most of his time with his favourite companion, Juma. When he’s not with Juma, Ebeki enjoys playing with his 2-year-old son, Ikebe. Despite the huge difference in size, Ebeki is always gentle with little Ikebe.

What does Ebeki the gorilla do each day?

Ebeki is partial to peanuts and any enrichment containing them, including peanut rings on the roof, cubes and barrels filled with straw. All in all, Ebeki is doing a great job at keeping his family in check, all the while maintaining a nice, relaxing environment.

Where do western lowland gorillas live in the wild?

Living deep in the rainforests of West Africa, the western lowland gorilla is the most widespread of all of the subspecies. By living in the rainforests, they have better access to a wide range of foods such as roots, bark, fruit and pulp.

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