Dian Fossey - Wikipedia
WEBDian Fossey (/ d aɪ ˈ æ n / dy-AN; January 16, 1932 – c. December 26, 1985) was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her murder in 1985. [1]
Dian Fossey - Death, Gorillas & Movie - Biography
WEBApr 2, 2014 · Dian Fossey was a zoologist best known for researching the endangered gorillas of the Rwandan mountain forest from the 1960s to the 1980s, and for her mysterious murder.
World‑renowned primatologist Dian Fossey is found murdered ... - HISTORY
WEBAug 8, 2019 · On December 26, 1985, primatologist and conservationist Dr. Dian Fossey is found murdered in her cabin at Karisoke, a research site in the mountains of Rwanda.
Dian Fossey | Biography, Research, Books, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 23, 2024 · December 26, 1985, Rwanda (aged 53) Notable Works: “Gorillas in the Mist”. Subjects Of Study: mountain gorilla. western gorilla. Dian Fossey (born January 16, 1932, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died December 26, 1985, Rwanda) was an American zoologist who became the world’s leading authority on the mountain gorilla.
Dian Fossey Biography - Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
WEBBiography. Dian Fossey’s Early Days. Dian Fossey was born in San Francisco, Calif., in 1932. She was extremely interested in animals from a very young age. At age 6, she began horseback riding lessons and in high school earned a letter on the riding team.
Dian Fossey’s Living Legacy: The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda
WEBDec 30, 2015 · Fossey, who began her career as an occupational therapist, came to the attention of famed paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey in 1963. They met in Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge, where Fossey made a...
Dian Fossey, Legendary Gorilla Scientist and Protector - Biography
WEBJan 16, 2016 · Though she was killed trying to save her beloved mountain gorillas on Dec. 26, 1985, it is heartening to remember how much she was able to accomplish and how her work studying and saving...
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
WEBThe world's largest and longest-running organization fully dedicated to gorilla conservation. We help people and save gorillas 365 days per year! The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund leads the world in protecting and studying gorillas, while helping communities build their conservation capabilities.
Dian Fossey - The Gorilla Organization
WEBA respected and pioneering primatologist, Dr. Dian Fossey soon became best-known for her gorilla conservation work. Despite facing both economic and political obstacles, she successfully fought to establish the first dedicated ranger patrols.
The Renegade Scientist Who Taught Us to Love Gorillas
WEBAug 30, 2017 · Dian Fossey observes Pucker Puss, a two-year-old female mountain gorilla, and Coco, a 16-month-old male, in the jungle of Volcanoes National Park...