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Koolakamba

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Painted illustration: large ape in a Gabonese forest
AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

A supposed chimpanzee–gorilla hybrid reported in Africa since the mid-1800s.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Koolakamba as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region
Africa · Central Africa
First reports
Mid-19th century

Key sightings

Best evidence

No empirical evidence.

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