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Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund staff in Rwanda report that the Kuryama gorilla group is doing well, now that young silverback...
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Golden monkeys in birthing season
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has studied golden monkeys in Rwanda for years, because they are a critical part of...
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Aspiring young professionals intern at Karisoke
Teaching conservation, science, leadership and other skills are crucial parts of the Fossey Fund’s programs in Africa. At our Karisoke...
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“Protect their Future” campaign raises more than $128,000
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Karisoke Research Center by Dian Fossey, we have been running...
Read MoreDian Fossey: Pioneering Field Scientist
Faced with the difficult task of studying the rare and elusive mountain gorillas, Dian Fossey had to develop and refine special techniques, including imitating their behavior and drawing pictures of their “noseprints” for clear identification.