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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.
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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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What do avocados and cabbages have in common with gorillas?
They’re both “helping people, saving gorillas” in Rwanda Our Nature Club student partners are at it again! This time, students …
Tracking Birds to Save Gorillas
New study examines possible link between climate change and bird habitat changes Our mission is to protect gorillas. To do …
Fossey Fund staff attends the International Congress for Conservation Biology
Scientists gathered to discuss urgent global issues in conservation Last week, the 30th biannual International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) …
To Conduct Gorilla Research and Protection, You Need to Stay Warm
Outfitting our gorilla trackers since 2013 Weather conditions in the rainforests where we work can be punishing. Our trackers spend …
Follow Our Journey
Everyone enjoys some sunshine on their face! #mountaingorillas #wildlife #nature
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 After many years with only one female, Titus’s group finally has a new female. Agaseke, a 15 year old female from Ntambara's group moved to Titus group earlier this month during an interaction between the two groups! This move was very surprising because Titus's group has been thriving with only one female for many years, but now the two leading silverbacks, Pato and Urwibutso, can finally refocus their attention on another female. Pato and Urwibutso first and second male have co-led Titus' group since 2016 and while Pato holds the dominant position, there has never been a clear delineation of status between the two. We are excited to see how the group dynamics change and if Agaseke feels comfortable in her new group.
📸: J.P. Samedi Mucyo
Ndizeye sure is one cool gorilla! 😎 #mountaingorillas #wildlife #nature
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Today we are celebrating what would have been Dian Fossey's 90th birthday. While her life was cut short, her impact was enormous and lives on in the growing mountain gorilla population, the only great ape that is increasing in the wild. We know she would be proud of the over 250 Fossey Fund staff who carry on her legacy every day of the year.
Happy Birthday Dian 🎂🎉
Do you know how gorillas share knowledge? 🧠 Through research, it has been shown that social learning serves a very important role! It has even been shown that gorillas learn through imitation! 🤯 #wildlifeconservation #nature #gorillafacts
📸: Eric Ndayishimiye
Duhuze is just hanging out enjoying life! 😆😎
#conservation #wildlife #mountaingorillas
📸: James Munyawera
We love when we are able to capture beautiful pictures with clear skies and beautiful sun! #gorillas #conservation ⠀
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📸: Cedric Ujeneza
How cool is it that we are able to learn and see these wonderful animals so close? Head over to our learning and fun page to get in on some family friendly fun! (LINK IN BIO) #conservation #mountaingorillas⠀
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📸: Cedric Ujeneza
We made the top 4 global achievements in 2021! Couldn’t have done it without the support of @wallstreetbets #investing in gorillas always yields a great #roi 😊
Repost• @thredmag Lets take a look back at some of the most notable achievements throughout the last twelve months.
It’d be an understatement to say that 2021 has provided us with nonstop chaos and unpredictable world events.
On top of juggling new variants of the not-so-novel-anymore coronavirus, we’ve witnessed one of the most crucial decision-making periods for the wellbeing of our planet at COP26.
To find out more, check out the full article at Thred.com
#world #achievement #2021 #global #year
Nshunguye really does have the best hair ever! 🤗😆⠀
#gorillas #nature #wildlife #conservation⠀
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📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Infant Inkomezamihigo is just along for the ride! 😆⠀
#gorillas #nature #wildlife #conservation⠀
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📸: Eric Ndayishimiye
This is 13 year old silverback, Ntaribi! Can everyone say hey to this big guy! 👋⠀
#gorillas #nature #silverback⠀
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📸: James Munyawera
Cuteness alert!!! 😍 Golden monkey Lisa was taking great care of her infant after he fell in a puddle. She comforted him as he was cold and wet! #goldenmonkey #conservation #rwanda⠀
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📸: Alexandre Gategeko
We were very saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Richard Leakey, a dedicated and passionate conservationist and the son of Dr. Louis Leakey.
Posted @withregram • @theleakeyfoundation It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Dr. Richard Leakey. He was a visionary whose great contributions to wildlife conservation and the study of human origins will never be forgotten.
We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and the many people he inspired and mentored throughout his life.
