#primatology

Dian fossey

Who Was Dian Fossey?

Dian Fossey remains one of the most consequential figures in the history of wildlife conservation in Africa. Her pioneering work in Rwanda’s Virunga Mountains, beginning in 1967, created the foundation upon which modern gorilla research and tourism were built. Trained … Read More

Mountain Gorilla Diet and Foraging: What do They Eat?

Mountain gorilla diet is a subject of scientific monitoring, ecological relevance, and logistical importance in the management of highland forests. Feeding behaviour shapes their movement, group structure, and range boundaries. In Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, mountain … Read More