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
Generation Group
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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for December 22, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0 Capricorn 15 | 1 Capricorn 21 | 16 Aquarius 3 |
| Moon | 13 Aquarius 56 | 28 Virgo 57 | 6 Libra 15 |
| Mercury | 14 Sagittarius 3 | 9 Sagittarius 36 | 27 Aquarius 9 |
| Venus | 29 Capricorn 55 | 17 Aquarius 33 | 24 Pisces 54 |
| Mars | 11 Virgo 58 | 4 Leo 28 | 12 Virgo 37 |
| Jupiter | 10 Virgo 6 | 14 Gemini 17 | 7 Virgo 32 |
| Saturn | 27 Virgo 12 | 13 Pisces 49 | 26 Virgo 39 |
| Uranus | 23 Scorpio 38 | 23 Taurus 54 | 25 Scorpio 23 |
| Neptune | 20 Sagittarius 35 | 27 Pisces 11 | 22 Sagittarius 3 |
| Pluto | 21 Libra 27 | 0 Aquarius 47 | 21 Libra 44 |
| Rahu | 2 Virgo 23 | 1 Aries 59 | 0 Virgo 0 |
| Ketu | 2 Pisces 23 | 1 Libra 59 | 0 Pisces 0 |
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