Mountain gorillas: From tragedy to fragile success
New status proves value of long-term protection and international efforts. Forty years ago, Dian Fossey and the world were...
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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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Presumed tool use documented in mountain gorillas
May 28, 2015 Presumed tool use documented in mountain gorillas Tool use by gorillas and other great apes that...
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Saving Gorillas One Doll at a Time
Indy Plush, makers of eco-friendly dolls and clothing based in Los Angeles, has created a unique partnership with the...
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Corning Continues Support of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Marking the third year of continued support of the organization’s efforts to protect gorillas and their habitats in Africa....
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Independent Female Umusatsi and Son Rwema Travel Alone Again
January 3, 2013 Independent Female Umusatsi and Son Rwema Travel Alone Again Umusatsi, a 28-year-old female mountain gorilla, has...
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Celebrating Fundi: 20 Years of Service
December 17, 2012 We Celebrate Fundi’s 20 Years of Service Jean Damascene Hategekimana, or Fundi, as he is better...
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Brave Anti-poaching Ranger Killed: Tribute to Esdras Nsengiyumva
December 3, 2012 Brave Anti-Poaching Ranger Killed in Attack A Tribute to Esdras Nsengiyumva On Dec. 2, 2012, one...
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Fossey Fund Scientist Provides Statistics Training to Africa Program Staff
November 28, 2012 Fossey Fund Scientist Provides Statistics Training to Africa Program Staff Damien Caillaud, Ph.D., who has been...
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Fossey Fund Begins New Small Mammal Survey
November 21, 2012 Fossey Fund Begins New Survey of Small Mammals in Volcanoes National Park The Dian Fossey Gorilla...
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Kubana Makes Her Move, from Ugenda’s to Titus’s Group
November 19, 2012 Female Kubana Makes Her Move, from Ugenda’s Group to Titus’s Another adventurous female gorilla has transferred...
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Silverback Cantsbee Reaches 34th Birthday
Cantsbee, dominant silverback in Pablo’s group and one of just a few gorillas still alive who were named by...
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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!