Dian Fossey
Dr. Dian Fossey founded the Karisoke™ Research Center in Rwanda’s Virungas Mountains in 1967, to protect and study the endangered mountain gorillas. Although Fossey’s life was cut short, her work has continued through the Karisoke Research Center and grown into conservation efforts for other wildlife and programs for people who live near the gorillas.
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You can review the
highlights of Fossey's career, read her detailed
biography, and learn more about the
Karisoke™ Research Center, Fossey's professional
credentials, her
innovations in science and conservation, and her approach to wildlife
conservation. You will also find a list of
recommended reading by and about Dr. Dian Fossey.