5 Things Friday
Common Misconceptions
Fact 1: Gorillas are strong and muscular, but they aren’t as scary as you might think. Movies like “King Kong” may have scared you, but
February 28, 2020
Category: Dian Fossey Fund
5 Things Friday
Dian Fossey
Fact 1: Dian loved animals from an early age Dian’s love of animals began when she acquired her first pet, a goldfish, and continued throughout
February 21, 2020
Dian Fossey Fund
Size Matters
Science confirms: Size matters for mountain gorillas For male mountain gorillas, one thing is certain – size matters, especially when it comes to the ladies.
February 13, 2020
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
See which questions made the list this month! Question 1: Do gorillas use tools? Unlike chimpanzees, gorillas in the wild are rarely seen using tools.
February 7, 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
Conservation
Bringing Water to Bisate
When the pipes that delivered water to their villages began to fail, 4,489 people from six villages in Bisate, just outside of the Volcanoes National
January 22, 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
Your Questions Answered
This week we’re answering your questions from the past month! 1: What are the different age classes for gorillas? While age classes vary depending on
January 10, 2020
5 Things Friday
New Year’s Resolutions
Haven’t made your New Year’s resolution yet or have you already broken your other ones? Here are five resolutions you can try this year! Resolution
January 3, 2020
