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   Dian 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.

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3. www.biography.com › scientists › dian-fosseyDian Fossey - Death, Gorillas & Movie - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Dian Fossey, a zoologist who studied the endangered gorillas of the Rwandan mountain forest for two decades before her unsolved murder in 1985. Find out how she became interested in primates, published her book Gorillas in the Mist, and founded the Karisoke Research Foundation.

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   5 days ago · 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 with a young mountain gorilla in Rwanda, in the early1980s.

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   Is Dian Fossey a saint?

   • Fossey is considered a saint by the God's Gardeners, a fictional religious sect that is the focus of Margaret Atwood 's 2009 novel The Year of the Flood. In December 2017, Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist, a three-hour series, aired on the National Geographic Channel.

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   • Fowler represents Fossey as a chain-smoking, hard-drinking woman who bullied her staff and students in her efforts to hold on to her reputation as scientist and savior of the mountain gorillas. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dian Fossey.

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   What happened to Dian Fossey?

   • Dian Fossey worked tirelessly every day until the political situation in Congo worsened. On July 9, 1967, she and Sanwekwe returned to camp to find armed soldiers waiting for them. There was a rebellion in the Kivu Province and the soldiers had come to escort her down the mountain to safety.

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   Why did Dian Fossey study a mountain gorilla?

   • Looking into the eyes of a mountain gorilla, it is easy to imagine the emotions Dian Fossey must have felt as she became the first scientist to study the species in earnest nearly half a century ago, and to understand why she became so passionate about protecting these critically endangered great apes.

   Dian Fossey’s Living Legacy: The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

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   Learn about the life and work of Dian Fossey, the pioneer of mountain gorilla research and conservation. Discover how she went from a horseback riding enthusiast to a dedicated field scientist, and how she faced challenges and threats in the Virunga mountains.

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   Learn about Dian Fossey, a conservation pioneer who studied and protected wild gorillas in Rwanda. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund continues her work today, with programs for gorilla protection, scientific research, conservation training and community assistance.

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     Dian Fossey Secrets in the Mist: Murder on the Mountain (Full Episode)

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     Official Trailer | Dian Fossey: Secrets In The Mist | National Geographic UK

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     Dian Fossey Narrates Her Life With Gorillas in This Vintage Footage | National Geographic

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9. www.biography.com › activists › a58968542Dian Fossey, Legendary Gorilla Scientist and Protector

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   Jan 15, 2016 · Learn about the life and work of Dian Fossey, the legendary gorilla scientist and protector, who studied and saved mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Discover some fascinating facts about her methods, her gorillas, and her impact on conservation.

10. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleDian Fossey’s Living Legacy: The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

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    Dec 30, 2015 · Learn how the American primatologist Dian Fossey pioneered the study and conservation of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, and how her work inspired ecotourism and local livelihoods. Discover the challenges and rewards of trekking with these gentle giants in Volcanoes National Park.