What to expect when you visit gorillas in Rwanda
“A life changing experience!” This is what most tourists say after they visit the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and Fossey...
Read MoreDian 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.
Ellen DeGeneres and the “Rock” talk gorillas!
Gorillas are a hot topic among celebrities lately, especially since the Ellen DeGeneres gift to build a new campus for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda. During a recent visit to her show by Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson, the talk was all about gorillas, including silverback Iyambere, who is protected by the Fossey Fund’s trackers every day in Rwanda. Johnson actually “adopted” Iyambere, a symbolic way to help support our daily gorilla protection in the wild. You can be like the Rock and adopt Iyambere or another gorilla for Mother’s Day!
More Info: Ellen DeGeneres Campus
Frequently asked questions on our work in Rwanda and the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.
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New trackers welcomed at Karisoke
The Fossey Fund has a large group of dedicated gorilla trackers and anti-poachers in the field every day protecting the...
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The scoop on gorilla poop
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Rwandan students take on conservation in debates
Conservation is important but it’s also complicated! That was the main point of contention in the Fossey Fund’s latest conservation...
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Despite losses and challenges, we can’t give up on wildlife!
A message from Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and CEO/chief scientist, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Last week’s news about the...
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Our Congolese leaders: Transforming communities through conservation
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Noseprints used to identify gorillas
As with humans, most mountain gorillas look distinctly different and can be identified on sight, based on their sizes, body...
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Rwandan college students complete studies at Karisoke
Since 2003, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has partnered with the University of Rwanda, as part of our capacity-building program...
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New research assistants join historic Fossey Fund science program
More than 50 years of scientific research about gorillas and their habitat have been carried out at the Dian Fossey...
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