Conservation
The return of Kuryama’s group: An unexpected and exciting sighting
One of the amazing and valuable aspects of the Fossey Fund’s work with gorillas is that we have been able to follow them for more
November 13, 2024
Category: Conservation
Biodiversity
Unseen helpers: Insects keep gorillas and their forests thriving
In the dense forests of Volcanoes National Park, home to the mountain gorillas, some of the smallest creatures – insects – play a vital role
October 24, 2024
Conservation
How will climate change affect African apes?
Gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos are found in 21 countries across tropical Africa and all are considered to be endangered or critically endangered. They also live
September 26, 2024
Conservation
World Photography Day and gorilla research and conservation – A perfect pair
Photography plays an important role in many aspects of research and conservation, and here at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund it is one of the
August 14, 2024
Congo
Our Democratic Republic of the Congo team helps save gorillas AND critical forest
Most Grauer’s gorillas – which are critically endangered – live outside of protected areas like national parks, in extremely remote forests within the Congo Basin
April 22, 2024
Conservation
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Inspiration from young Fossey scientists
At the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, we are proud to have been founded by a pioneering woman scientist – Dian Fossey – and to continue
February 8, 2024
Conservation
Celebrating “Monkey Day” – and a baby bonanza for endangered golden monkeys
At the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, we are dedicated to protecting gorillas and their habitat, but our direct conservation efforts also extend beyond gorillas to
December 8, 2023
Conservation
Girls in Conservation: New education program helps community near gorilla forest
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund believes that conservation works best when it is a community effort. Yet many people who live near the gorilla forests
November 13, 2023
Conservation
Celebrating gorilla trackers and World Ranger Day
The success of gorilla conservation and many other types of wildlife protection is dependent on the commitment and courage of the men and women who
July 11, 2023
Conservation
New mountain gorilla group reaches first year
By Veronica Vecellio, gorilla program senior advisor The newest mountain gorilla group monitored by the Fossey Fund has just reached its one-year anniversary and we
June 20, 2023
