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Colleague of Dian Fossey, primatologist Dr. Kelly Stewart explores the pioneering work of Dian Fossey, whose groundbreaking research on the behavior of mountain gorillas and tireless conservation efforts reshaped our understanding of these majestic creatures. Discover how Fossey's dedication not only provided critical insights into gorilla society but also sparked a global movement to protect endangered species, inspiring future generations of conservationists and researchers.
Learn more about The Leakey Foundation's work!
leakeyfoundation.org/dian-fossey-and-the-mountain-gorillas
Special thanks to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Dr. Kelly Stewart
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Jo Rainie Rodgers and George Rodgers
Kay Harrigan Woods in honor of Gordon Getty
Camilla and George Smith
The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
The Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund
The historic footage is from the 1973 Louis Leakey Memorial Symposium held by The Leakey Foundation in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences on December 2-3, 1973.
Colleague of Dian Fossey, primatologist Dr. Kelly Stewart explores the pioneering work of Dian Fossey, whose groundbreaking research on the behavior of mountain gorillas and tireless conservation efforts reshaped our understanding of these majestic creatures. Discover how Fossey's dedication not only provided critical insights into gorilla society but also sparked a global movement to protect endangered species, inspiring future generations of conservationists and researchers.
Learn more about The Leakey Foundation's work!
leakeyfoundation.org/dian-fossey-and-the-mountain-gorillas
Special thanks to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and Dr. Kelly Stewart
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Jo Rainie Rodgers and George Rodgers
Kay Harrigan Woods in honor of Gordon Getty
Camilla and George Smith
The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
The Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund
The historic footage is from the 1973 Louis Leakey Memorial Symposium held by The Leakey Foundation in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences on December 2-3, 1973.
