5 Things Friday
Research
1. Tara Stoinski, Ph.D. Dr. Tara Stoinski serves as President and CEO and Chief Scientific Officer for the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. As the Fossey
April 24, 2020
Category: Gorilla Infants
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
Question 1 Tara Stoinski PhD, our President & CEO/Chief Scientific Office is answering a question from Shelby, “My career goal is to be part of
April 17, 2020
5 Things Friday
Pablo’s Group
Fact 1: Pablo’s group has always been a record breaker in many ways. It has existed for more than 25 years, and reached the record-breaking
March 27, 2020
5 Things Friday
Women in Conservation
Fact 1: The Fossey Fund is and always has been woman-led. In our 50+ year history, we have always been a woman-led organization. From our
March 20, 2020
Gorilla Behavior
Female Gorillas Affect Group Success
Although gorilla groups are led by a dominant silverback (adult male), who determines the group’s daily travels and certain other activities, adult females play crucial
March 17, 2020
5 Things Friday
Gorilla Affection
Today we are celebrating Valentine’s Day! 1: Gorillas create bonds through grooming Grooming is an excellent way for gorillas to clean themselves and others, but
February 14, 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
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
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
Conservation
Primatology Careers
1. What is primatology Primatology is the study of behavior, biology, and anything else related to primates. There are many areas of study within primatology,
December 20, 2019
