Cooking in Congo: Culinary Training Changes the Community
Charlotte Nkuba is a member of a landowning family of the Batike community of Nkuba in the Democratic Republic...
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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...
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Fossey Fund response to the Novel Coronavirus
How COVID-19 Has Affected Our Community Outreach Programs June 30th The Fossey Fund’s community engagement programs are key to...
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Gorilla Poop
Fact 1: Poop helps us learn paternity Since there are groups with more than one silverback (potential fathers), we...
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Gorilla Journal Newsletter March 2020
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Common Misconceptions
Fact 1: Gorillas are strong and muscular, but they aren’t as scary as you might think. Movies like “King...
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Dian Fossey
Fact 1: Dian loved animals from an early age Dian’s love of animals began when she acquired her first...
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Gorilla Affection
Today we are celebrating Valentine’s Day! 1: Gorillas create bonds through grooming Grooming is an excellent way for gorillas...
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Size Matters
Science confirms: Size matters for mountain gorillas For male mountain gorillas, one thing is certain – size matters, especially...
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Your Questions Answered
See which questions made the list this month! Question 1: Do gorillas use tools? Unlike chimpanzees, gorillas in the...
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From Poacher to Healer
We first encountered Masumbuko Libeyo Acheteur in the heart of the Nkuba Conservation Area (NCA) in the Democratic Republic...
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Adopt a gorilla!
Just like our gorilla protection teams, you can help save gorillas every single day. Symbolic gorilla adoptions have a meaningful and immediate impact in the lives of the planet’s last wild gorillas and make great gifts! You can ensure gorillas are protected all day, every day by adopting a new family member today!