In this amazing story, Fredrika, a 46-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, undergoes a life-saving hysterectomy. This rare gorilla surgery was performed by a team of skilled veterinarians and specialists to help Fredrika live a healthier, pain-free life.
Gorillas are incredible animals, and their medical care is just as important as it is for humans. This video takes you behind the scenes to learn the process needed to perform this surgery. Learn about the dedication and expertise that goes into caring for zoo gorillas. You'll also learn about the challenges of performing surgery on such a large and powerful animal, the tools veterinarians use, and how Fredrika is recovering after this major procedure.
If you love baby gorillas, zoo animals, and conservation efforts, this video is for you! Watching how zoos care for their gorillas gives us a deeper appreciation for these gentle giants. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more incredible gorilla stories, updates on baby gorillas, and heartwarming animal moments.
Here are some details shared by the Cleveland Zoo:
-The zoo did an ultrasound on Fredrika before the surgery;
-a biopsy determined the need for a hysterectomy;
-Fredrika's uterus was removed and that tissue was sent to have it analyzed by pathologists
at Michigan State University;
-testing confirmed the mass was benign.
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🎉 Gorilla Birthday List 🎉
Meet the amazing gorillas and their special days:
🦍 Mokolo – July 10, 1987 (Silverback & proud dad!)
👩🦳 Fredrika – June 5, 1974 (Beloved foster mom & gentle leader)
👩🍼 Nneka – September 23, 1998 (Kayembe’s birth mom)
💚 Kebi Moyo – January 13, 1991 (Quiet and watchful, with a strong maternal heart)
✨ Tusa – December 2, 1989 (Shy and sensitive, often keeping to herself)
👶 Kayembe – October 26, 2021 (Our curious little star!)
🍼 Jameela – January 5, 2024 (The newest baby, lovingly cared for by foster mom Fredrika)
🐣 Kunda – July 19, 2023 (Bright and playful baby girl, doted on by mom Kebi)
-In general, gorillas live 35 years in the wild. In captivity they get better food, medical care and have no predators. Life expectancy can range from 50-60 years.
GORILLA CONSERVATION - one of the easiest things you can do to help gorillas is to recycle your old cell phone or other hand held electronic device. Recycling electronics helps support gorilla conservation programs. Cell phones and other electronics contain a mineral called coltan (it is short for columbite-tantalite). 80% of the world’s Coltan is mined in central Africa, which is wild gorilla habitat. Forests are being strip mined for this highly sought after mineral, with illegal mining even taking place in protected gorilla areas. BUT! Coltan is reusable! Clear out that old cell phone drawer! Our hope is, that the more and more electronic devices are recycled, this can slow demand for new Coltan to be mined in Africa.
Some estimates report gorilla populations have declined 25% in the past 20-25 years.
The Conservation status of the Western Lowland gorilla is “Critically Endangered”.
For more details about Gorilla conservation efforts, you can go to https://gorillassp.org/home
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