Babec was a male silverback western lowland gorilla born on December 22, 1979, at Lincoln Park Zoo. He sired 8 offspring and was known for being the first gorilla fitted with a cardiac resynchronization therapy device. He struggled with heart failure-related health issues, requiring multiple surgeries, including the replacement of his CRT device. He lived at Birmingham Zoo until his euthanasia on April 11, 2008, due to declining health. Throughout his life, he received extensive veterinary care and adaptations to ensure his well-being.
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December 22, 1979 Facts
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Babec belongs to the Generation X group.
Place of Birth: Lincoln Park Zoo
Place of Death: Birmingham Zoo
Cause of Death: decline in health due to end-stage heart failure
Occupation: male silverback western lowland gorilla
Spouses: Madge
Children: 8 offspring
Employers: Birmingham Zoo | Lincoln Park Zoo | Cincinnati Zoo
Astrology Analysis
Ephemeris for December 22, 1979
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on December 22, 2023 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Capricorn 15 | 0 Capricorn 34 | 15 Aquarius 2 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 56 | 8 Taurus 2 | 24 Virgo 28 |
| Mercury | 14 Sagittarius 3 | 0 Capricorn 45 | 25 Aquarius 23 |
| Venus | 29 Capricorn 55 | 21 Scorpio 22 | 23 Pisces 42 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 58 | 20 Sagittarius 27 | 12 Virgo 52 |
| Jupiter | 10 Virgo 6 | 5 Taurus 40 | 7 Virgo 39 |
| Saturn | 27 Virgo 12 | 2 Pisces 26 | 26 Virgo 42 |
| Uranus | 23 Scorpio 38 | 19 Taurus 38 | 25 Scorpio 21 |
| Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 35 | 24 Pisces 57 | 22 Sagittarius 2 |
| Pluto | 21 Libra 27 | 29 Capricorn 4 | 21 Libra 44 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 23 | 21 Aries 22 | 0 Virgo 3 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 23 | 21 Libra 22 | 0 Pisces 3 |
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