
May is for gorilla Gicurasi!
“Gicurasi” means May in the Kinyarwanda language of Rwanda. It is also the name given to one of the older mountain gorilla silverbacks we monitor,
“Gicurasi” means May in the Kinyarwanda language of Rwanda. It is also the name given to one of the older mountain gorilla silverbacks we monitor,
Gorilla Fast Facts Towering, powerful and surprisingly tender, silverback gorillas are among the most iconic and misunderstood animals on Earth. As the leaders and protectors
The Fossey Fund’s nearly six decades of mountain gorilla monitoring and research show just how dynamic and fascinating their lives are. Gorilla groups aren’t static
Earth Day is a special reminder to celebrate our incredible planet — its beauty, its biodiversity and the remarkable species that call it home. Among
The three oldest female mountain gorillas monitored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund share a common past, but their lives have unfolded in different ways.
On World Wildlife Day, we are reflecting on the incredible importance of our planet’s diverse species. Here at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, we are
The new year kicked off with great energy for Musilikale’s group, one of the thriving mountain gorilla groups monitored by the Fossey Fund every day
In 1967, when Dian Fossey began her pioneering work documenting the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, she had only basic tools to work with: pen and
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
Solitary male gorillas continue to amaze us with their ever-changing dynamics. Back in April, the elderly long-time solitary silverback Inshuti surprised us by forming a