Young gorilla faces many challenges
Three-year-old mountain gorilla Masunzu has faced quite a few hurdles in his young life so far, yet his journey also...
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Newborn gorilla shows success of group
Female mountain gorilla Rugira gave birth to her first infant on June 21, helping to solidify the success of her...
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Why we give: Glenn L. Felner
On the way to Rwanda for his first trip to see the mountain gorillas, board member emeritus Glenn L. Felner...
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What does climate change mean for gorillas?
A message from Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and CEO/chief scientist, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund We’ve heard so much about...
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.