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Gorillas are beautiful, resilient animals. But poaching and habitat destruction have pushed their populations to the brink of extinction in recent decades.
Our brave founder, Dian Fossey, knew that gorillas would need our help to survive. Today, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to continuing and expanding Dian’s work. We protect gorillas and their forests every day, while also helping the people who live near them. Click here to give today.
Dian Fossey:
A Conservation Pioneer
Dian Fossey’s work to study and protect the lives of the wild gorillas in Rwanda touched the hearts of people around the world. Her focus, courage and passion have inspired many conservationists who have followed since. And her legacy lives on today, in the gorilla protection, science, education and people programs of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
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Celebrating “Monkey Day” – and a baby bonanza for endangered golden monkeys
At the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, we are dedicated to protecting gorillas and their habitat, but our direct conservation efforts …
Protected: Impact Report 2023
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Monitoring animals and plants near gorilla forest
Gorillas live in complex habitats that include many other important species, and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has been actively …
Hello neighbors! Two gorilla families meet regularly
Two of the gorilla families that the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund monitors and protects every day are engaged in some …
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Everything okay, Urwibutso? 🤔
Urwibutso is just fine, but we totally can relate to his vibe — sometimes you fall asleep while eating. No big deal. 🤣 😄
📹 Video: Veronica Vecellio
Support gorilla conservation with your holiday spending! 🎁
NOW for our friends in Western Europe: we are offering $20 flat-rate shipping until Dec. 31! ✨
Just a little reminder: 100% of the profits from the sales of our gorilla gear go directly toward supporting our boots-on-the-ground efforts 365 days a year.
Shop now -- link in bio!
It's active rest. 😄
When gorillas rest, it's not just downtime — it's social time! While grown-ups do their thing — caring for little ones, grooming and napping — the youngsters take the chance to gather and have a blast playing together. 🦍
Watch Musilikale's group rest in this video. 🙌
📹 Video: J.P. Samedi Mucyo
🌟✨Just in time for the holiday season! ✨🌟
🌟 Shop with a purpose! @azizilife products (including these BEAUTIFUL ornaments) are now RESTOCKED on our e-store. Azizi Life works with over 800 local artists to help provide skills and income for women in Rwanda.
Shop now - link in bio! ✨💛
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Meet Kwanda! 🤗
🔸 He is an energetic young gorilla and loves to play in the trees, swinging from vines.
🔸 Kwanda's name means “to expand." He was born on Oct. 12, 2021, to mom Izihirwa in Musilikale’s group.
🔸 He is at the age where he is beginning to test his own bravery and venture farther away from his mom.
And, guess what? You can adopt Kwanda! 🦍
Symbolic adoptions at the Fossey Fund help to support the mountain gorillas we protect in Rwanda.
Learn more - link in bio!
📹 Videos 1 & 3: Olivier Dusenge
📹 Video 2: James Munyawera
Wait for it... 🤭
In this video, watch Kazeneza practice some gorilla skills (namely, an EPIC chest beat)! 😃 🦍
📹 Video: Cedric Ujeneza
He's a hungry little dude. 💛
Turimaso, a descendant of the legendary Effie gorilla family, is doing great with her 2-month-old male infant as he seeks to breastfeed. They are members of Susa's group.
📹 Video: Jonas Anthony
We know parents everywhere can relate. 🤣 😅
In this video, Inyenyeri attempts to rest while her energetic 4-month-old, Impundu, keeps her on her toes. 😍
📹 Video: James Munyawera
It's a special day! ✨
This World Wildlife Conservation Day, we want to introduce you to Uburinganire! He will turn 1 in January.
In this video, this sweet infant is practicing the art of chest beating, a pivotal skill in gorilla communication. 💛 🦍
From October 2022 to today, we've seen an incredible 13 births in the mountain gorilla populations we monitor. Infants ensure the future and survival of gorilla species!
This World Wildlife Conservation Day, will you join us in our conservation mission?
➡️ Learn how you can get involved or donate - by visiting our website (link in bio)!
📹 Video: Bertrand Mahirwe
Well, hello Ubusugire! 🤗
Time flies! This is an adorable picture of infant Ubusugire from last year. At the time, he was only 8 months old. Now, he is almost 2! 🦍
📸 Photo: Eric Ndayishimiye
He's hanging onto Mommy. ✨
Ruragendwa rides on Mom Ruhuka's back as she feeds. These gorillas live within Dushishoze's group. 🦍
📸 Photos: Jean de Dieu Tuyizere
Since March, our field teams have been observing two gorilla groups with some *very* interesting behavior. 🦍
Learn more - link in bio!
📸 Photo: Eric Ndayishimiye
Life is good for Umucunguzi. ✨ 💛
6-month-old Umucunguzi is growing up well. She's always curious about the happenings around her in the Musilikale group!
📸 Photos: Josue Nsengiyumva
#conservation #gorillas
They are future conservation leaders! 🌍
Check this out ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
On Nov. 14-15, we hosted our annual Citizen Science Workshop. We welcomed 30 students and 30 teachers from 15 secondary schools around Volcanoes National Park for a fun and engaging couple of days.
This year's workshop had three key goals:
▪️ Hands-on training in monitoring migratory birds and butterflies, and understanding their roles in indicating climate change 🦋🐦🌍
▪️ Learning to drive sustainable conservation through school initiatives, like tree nurseries and vegetable gardens 🌳🥕🌿
▪️ Reviewing last year's projects and strategizing for the upcoming year 🤔🤩🗓️
Our participants left empowered and ready to spearhead environmental initiatives beginning in their schools!
THANK YOU to these future environmental leaders for their dedication to protecting biodiversity.
📸 Photos Bertrand Mahirwe
