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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 need human help to survive the future. Today, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is dedicated to continuing Dian Fossey’s work to protect gorillas while helping and educating the people who live near them.
Moon Gorilla – NFTs coming soon! Click here for more information.
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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Fund News
Press Release – Social Distancing: Not Just for Humans
New study shows sick gorillas transmit illnesses to others nearby Coughs and colds spread quickly within wild mountain gorilla groups …
On World Gorilla Day, teaching children the importance of conservation
Every year on World Gorilla Day, we spend time with our youngest conservationists, and this year was no exception. In …
Press Release: On World Gorilla Day, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund announces Moon Gorillas, a new collaboration for carbon-neutral PERL NFTs
In celebration of World Gorilla Day on September 24, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is announcing plans to launch an …
Fossey Fund Increases Antipoaching Patrols, Renovates Field Camps, with Support from IUCN
Our trackers can be found traversing the rainforests of Volcanoes National Forest 365 days each year, monitoring gorilla families and …
Follow Our Journey
#tbt to when Suraurwanda was just a little one ❤️❤️⠀
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📸: Veronica Vecellio
Raise your hand if you know the answer! Did you know that there are four types of gorillas? Can you name all 4? BONUS: which two types do we protect?⠀
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📸: J.P. Samedi Mucyo
It’s only Wednesday? 😩⠀
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📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Did you know that mountain gorilla groups, unlike other gorilla groups, often have multiple silverbacks? Each one plays a different role to ensure the success of their family. #silverback #gorilla #family #rwanda
Wishing the weekend was just a bit longer! 😫⠀
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📸: Didier Abavandimwe
Everyone wish Muntu a happy birthday! She turned 29 today! 🎉🥳⠀
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📸: Didier Abavandimwe
Weekend mood! 🎉💃🕺⠀
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📸: James Munyawera
Thinking about all the fun plans this weekend 😆 Happy Friday! 🎉⠀
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📸: James Munyawera
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📸: J.P. Samedi Mucyo
That feeling when your kids just won’t leave you in peace 😳#infants #gorillas #conservation #nature
📸: Honorine Ihimbazwe
Best hair award goes to Ikaze’s newest infant, Mpanuro! 🤣 😎 ⠀
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📸: Didier Abavandimwe
It's hard to beat a mid-morning nap! 😆😴⠀
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📸: J.P. Samedi Mucyo
Mpanuru, who recently was named in #kwitaizina, was enjoying time being babysat by 4 year old Umusanuro… that is until mom Ikaze came to pick up the baby! 😂 They say it takes a village to raise a child and that is true for gorilla infants as well! #gorillas #conservation #infant #nature
📸: James Munyawera
Even gorillas like to play in puddles 😂 #gorillas #conservation #rwanda
