Biodiversity
Why Gorillas Matter- Save Gorillas. Save the Planet.
Felix Ndagijimana in the field Seeing these magnificent creatures up close is an experience like no other, and I never grow tired of it. It
September 23, 2020
Category: Congo
Biodiversity
Earth Day in the DRC
Protecting the biodiversity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a global responsibility. Â You probably know the Fossey Fund best for our work
April 20, 2020
5 Things Friday
Grauer’s Gorillas
Fact 1: Grauer’s gorillas are endemic to the Democratic Republic of Congo. Unlike mountain gorillas, which are found in three countries (DR Congo, Rwanda and
April 10, 2020
Congo
Cooking in Congo: Culinary Training Changes the Community
Charlotte Nkuba is a member of a landowning family of the Batike community of Nkuba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where our Nkuba
March 18, 2020
Anti-Poaching
From Poacher to Healer
We first encountered Masumbuko Libeyo Acheteur in the heart of the Nkuba Conservation Area (NCA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Established in 2012 through
February 5, 2020
5 Things Friday
Great Apes
This week we’re covering the 5 different types of great apes! Great Ape 1: Gorilla (Gorilla sp.) Gorillas are closely related to humans, sharing around
January 24, 2020
5 Things Friday
Community Projects & Programs
This week we’re covering just a few of the Fossey Fund’s projects and programs that are focused on helping local communities. 1: Cows to Historically
January 17, 2020
5 Things Friday
25 Facts
To celebrate our 25th episode of ‘5 Things Friday’ we are bringing you 25 facts! 1. Karisoke Research Center has been around for over 50
December 27, 2019
5 Things Friday
5TF: Our Research Interns Answer YOUR Questions!-Part 2
Question 1 How do you know when gorillas are female or male? When gorillas are young (up to about 8 years), it is difficult to
August 30, 2019
5 Things Friday
5TF: 5 Things About Biodiversity In Rwanda & Congo
Fact 1: Biodiversity is crucial in conserving any ecosystem to ensure natural sustainability. Biodiversity is a term that describes the richness and variability in species
August 9, 2019
