04-05-2025
ABQ BioPark mourns loss of popular gibbon
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The ABQ BioPark made a tragic announcement this week. Makaio, an eight-year-old white-cheeked Gibbon, has passed.
Makaio arrived at the BioPark in April 2024 and quickly became a favorite. His animal care team discovered him in his habitat early Thursday morning.
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Zoo officials say at this time, the cause of death is unknown but they are investigating. White-cheeked gibbons are a critically endangered species, facing grave threats in the wild, including habitat loss, illegal hunting, and the pet trade.
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