gorilla : Hiromi

GAIN ID numberGAIN ID number
We assinged GAIN original IDs based on the domestic studbook numbers.:0058    （2012-04-27Updated）
International studbook number: 615

Name Hiromi
Sex Female
Species or Subspecies G. g. gorilla
Date of birth 1973?
Place of birth unknown (unknown)
Current facility Kyoto City Zoo
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Mother  
Feature
This ape was bred by an individual in Osaka. She was called Hirome because of its wide eyes (Hirome means wide eyes in Japanese). She was then called Hiromi, the same name as an entertainer.
Character
 
Life history
1973? Hiromi was born.
1976.05.10 Hiromi moved to Kyoto City Zoo from Yoshikawa Shokai. Estimated 3 years-old six months.
5歳9か月 Hiromi had her first menstruation.
5歳11か月 Hiromi's first copulation was observed.
1981.11.22 Hiromi's urine pregnancy test was positive. With showing a video of the gorilla's birth, Hiromi was equipped with a good education for mother.
1982.05.15 Hiromi gave birth to Kyotaro  {0075}  whose father was Makk  {0038} .
1986.06.24 Hiromi gave birth to Genki  {0079}  whose father was Makk  {0038} .
2008.11.24 Hiromi died.
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Research results using samples from this individual
 
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