Mountain gorilla population still increasing: Census results released
Intensive protection helps this critically endangered species! According to results just released, the mountain gorilla population living in the...
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What to expect when you visit gorillas in Rwanda
“A life changing experience!” This is what most tourists say after they visit the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and...
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New trackers welcomed at Karisoke
The Fossey Fund has a large group of dedicated gorilla trackers and anti-poachers in the field every day protecting...
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Who’s in charge? Lone silverbacks fight for a group
Field staff at the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund are witnessing an unusual situation among the mountain gorilla groups we...
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The scoop on gorilla poop
Yes, Fossey Fund field staff spend a lot of time collecting and analyzing gorilla fecal samples, and while this...
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Bamboo season means happy gorillas and extra work!
Bamboo shoots are a favorite food of the mountain gorillas we monitor in Rwanda, and they are produced during...
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Rwandan students take on conservation in debates
Conservation is important but it’s also complicated! That was the main point of contention in the Fossey Fund’s latest...
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Despite losses and challenges, we can’t give up on wildlife!
A message from Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and CEO/chief scientist, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Last week’s news about...
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Our Congolese leaders: Transforming communities through conservation
Our groundbreaking work to save critically endangered Grauer’s gorillas in Congo’s unprotected forests is carried out by some very...
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Noseprints used to identify gorillas
As with humans, most mountain gorillas look distinctly different and can be identified on sight, based on their sizes,...
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Rwandan college students complete studies at Karisoke
Since 2003, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund has partnered with the University of Rwanda, as part of our capacity-building...
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New research assistants join historic Fossey Fund science program
More than 50 years of scientific research about gorillas and their habitat have been carried out at the Dian...
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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!