Update on infant gorilla named for Dian Fossey
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Karisoke Research Center by Dian Fossey, the Dian Fossey...
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When gorillas are a national treasure and inspiration
A message from Dr. Tara Stoinski, president and CEO/chief scientist, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Last week I had...
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Getting ready for gorilla-naming celebration in Rwanda
Naming infant mountain gorillas has become an important annual nationwide tradition in Rwanda since 2004. The naming ceremony, called...
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Gorilla twins and mother continue their journey
Although we still don’t know the gender of the mountain gorilla twins born in January, Fossey Fund field staff...
Read MoreGorilla Naming Ceremony Honors Newborn Gorillas
June 25, 2013 Infant Gorillas Honored at Kwita Izina Naming Ceremony The greatly anticipated ninth annual Kwita Izina Ceremony...
Read MoreRwanda Celebrates Gorillas
June 18, 2012 Rwanda Celebrates Gorillas: Eighth Annual “Kwita Izina” Naming Ceremony The eighth annual Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony,...
Read MoreNewborn Gorillas Named, Community Role Celebrated
June 21, 2011 Newborn Gorillas Named, Community Role in Conservation Celebrated Every June for the past seven years Rwanda...
Read MoreApril Brought Three Newborns – and More
April 27, 2011April Brought Three Newborns – and More Despite heavy rain, April has been a lucky month for...
Read MoreNew Names for Youngest Gorillas Chosen in Ceremony
July 1, 2008 New Names for Youngest Gorillas Chosen in Ceremony Each year in Rwanda, government officials, conservationists including...
Read MoreInfant Gorillas Named in Traditional Ceremony
August 2007 Infant Gorillas Named in Traditional Ceremony Twenty-three infant mountain gorillas received names in a ceremony held this...
Read MoreTwenty-eight Young Gorillas Get Names in Ceremony
July 2005 28 Young Gorillas Get Names in Ceremony The main event of June was the long-awaited ORTPN gorilla...
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