Category: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
From student to research assistant to Ph.D.: Studying gorilla well-being
At the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, our mission of learning as much as we can about gorillas is carried out by many researchers, including our
Silverback Mutobo: a remarkable leader and father
It’s rare to see a solitary male gorilla successfully – and rapidly – build his own thriving family. But 19-year-old silverback Mutobo is doing an
Learning how young gorillas overcome adversity
One ongoing and fascinating area of the Fossey Fund’s research involves how adversity in early life, for example, the loss of a mother or the
My Trip To Rwanda, A Longed-For Adventure
Donna Douglas is our director of data and donor information at the Fossey Fund – an invaluable member of our development team for more than
Inspiring words from women at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
As we celebrate women’s history month and the International Women’s Day in March, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is proud to be able to highlight
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
Gorilla protection hero: Dian Fossey’s legacy
January 16 would have marked the 92nd birthday of our founder, Dr. Dian Fossey. During her life, the mountain gorilla population reached a low of
Gorillas go wild for bamboo
It may be holiday season for humans, but mountain gorillas find this time of year important too, buzzing with energy as they excitedly dine on
Why gorillas STILL Matter – to us and the world: Remembering Dian Fossey
By Sigourney Weaver, Fossey Fund Honorary Chair and Dr. Tara Stoinski, Fossey Fund President and CEO/Chief Scientific Officer This year we celebrated the 40th anniversary
