Mountain gorillas are found in just two isolated habitats: the Virunga mountains (spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo/DRC), and the Bwindi
“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,
Friendship comes with complex pros and cons – possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas. Scientists examined
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
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
Feb. 11 is the United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which celebrates the achievements of women in STEM fields. This 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
Last year brought many challenges and changes for two young mountain gorilla orphans monitored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. But despite their ages, they
Bamboo is an important food for many animals, including mountain gorillas living in the Virunga Volcanoes mountains, especially the fresh shoots that grow seasonally from
