Gorilla Infants
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 Gorilla Fund was given the honor
February 12, 2018
Tag: Kwita Izina
Conservation
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 the huge honor of participating in
September 12, 2017
Biodiversity
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 Kwita Izina and organized by the
August 25, 2017
Dian Fossey Fund
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 can now easily identify one twin
July 5, 2016
Conservation
Gorilla Naming Ceremony Honors Newborn Gorillas
June 25, 2013 Infant Gorillas Honored at Kwita Izina Naming Ceremony The greatly anticipated ninth annual Kwita Izina Ceremony took place in the foothills of
June 25, 2013
Biodiversity
Rwanda Celebrates Gorillas
June 18, 2012 Rwanda Celebrates Gorillas: Eighth Annual “Kwita Izina” Naming Ceremony The eighth annual Kwita Izina gorilla-naming ceremony, hosted by the Rwanda Development Board
June 18, 2012
Biodiversity
Newborn Gorillas Named, Community Role Celebrated
June 21, 2011 Newborn Gorillas Named, Community Role in Conservation Celebrated Every June for the past seven years Rwanda has held a gala naming ceremony
June 21, 2011
Conservation
April Brought Three Newborns – and More
April 27, 2011April Brought Three Newborns – and More Despite heavy rain, April has been a lucky month for gorilla births. Three infants were born,
April 27, 2011
Biodiversity
New 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 Karisoke Research Center staff, and a
July 1, 2008
Conservation
Infant 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 June in Kinigi, Rwanda, near the
August 1, 2007
