Saving Gorillas - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Founded by Dian Fossey in 1978 to save the Gorillas.
Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, monitoring, research, education and support of local communities.
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	February 3, 2010: New Mountain Gorilla Census Starts March 1 The Fossey Fund's Karisoke Research Center will be playing a major role in the upcoming census of the mountain gorillas of the Virungas. It is the first full count since 2003. » Read more
	January 4, 2010: Congo Volcano Not Expected to Affect Gorillas The recent eruption of the Mount Nyamulagira volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not home to any known mountain gorilla populations. Fossey Fund offices nearby are safe but on alert. Read here a report from our field staff. » Find out details here

CNN Report: Congo Volcano, January 2010

Your "adoption" of a gorilla infant, mother and infant pair, rescued orphan gorilla, or silverback helps us continue our daily protection of these endangered animals. We'll send a beautiful certificate, adoptee profile, window cling, and more to you or your gift recipient.
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DFGFI has expanded into Congo to save even more gorillas, but people there are suffering terribly too. We must help the human communities in order to save the gorillas.
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DFGFI's travel partner Baobab Expeditions offers the journey of a lifetime! Experience Africa through the eyes of Dian Fossey and trek to see critically endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Visit Fossey's original research centre and her grave, located next to that of Digit, her favorite gorilla. Other highlights include trekking the Ruwenzoris, or the 'Mountains of the Moon,' and visiting the chimpanzees of Kibale Forest.
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PBS NATURE documentary of silverback "Titus".
Studied by Dian Fossey, his triumphant story is recounted by researches and conservationists through memories and archival footage.

Dian Fossey Pictures: Doctor Katie Fawcett

Interview with Dr. Katie Fawcett.
40th Anniversary interactive presentation covering history, programs, and status of the gorillas.

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FIELD NEWS
January 2010

Karisoke Staff Free Young Gorilla From Snare
After 6-year-old mountain gorilla Turimaso became caught in a poacher's snare, our Karisoke Research Center teams organized a successful intervention to free her and treat the wounds.
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Baobab Expeditions: Africa without Frontiers

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