Happy World Gorilla Day! 🌍 🦍 Today commemorates the day that Dian Fossey founded her Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda 58 years ago – the longest-running research center dedicated to gorilla conservation. Dian worked tirelessly to save mountain gorillas, which she originally projected would be extinct by the year 2000. But today, because of Dian Fossey and the bravery of many men and women since her time, they are the only non-human great ape increasing in number. But, we can't stop now. Ther

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489K views · 10K reactions | Are gorillas are picky eaters? Nope. We might instead use the term "selective" eaters.  Gorillas can create the perfect bite of a plant by cleaning off dirt and debris and then wrapping and compacting the leaves before putting them in their mouths! Manipulation techniques can vary for each food they eat. In this video, watch Taraja eat Gallium - one of mountain gorillas' favorite foods!  Eric Ndayishimiye | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Facebook

It's sad to hear Dr. Jane Goodall's passing. I looked up to her and Dr. Dian Fossey. But indeed, it's a life worth lived and a life worth given. 💔 Angelina Jolie was invited to be part of Dr. Jane's cinematic biography "Jane's journey" and she excitedly does so. "I was so happy when she told me she was excited to be a part of the film, Sometimes, caught up in the moment, people promise to give their support but don't, or can't come through. That was not true with Angelina." #angelinajolie #jane

24K views · 98 reactions | Dian Fossey was determined to study gorillas, despite the many challenges she faced. | National Geographic TV | Facebook