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Types of Gorillas
Mountain Gorillas
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Mountain gorillas were made famous by the research of Dian Fossey, who began her studies in 1967. For more information on the life and work of Dian Fossey, click here. They are featured in the movie “Gorillas in the Mist,” based on Fossey’s book. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund protects about half of the gorilla families in Rwanda. To learn more about mountain gorilla protection.
Mountain Gorillas
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Most Grauer’s gorillas live outside of national parks, so have had little formal protection. It is estimated their population has declined by about 60% in recent decades. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund protects Grauer’s gorillas living in community forests, in an area of more than 600,000 acres – that’s more than three times the size of New York City! For more information about our Grauer’s gorilla protection work,
Mountain Gorillas
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Mountain gorillas were made famous by the research of Dian Fossey, who began her studies in 1967. For more information on the life and work of Dian Fossey, click here. They are featured in the movie “Gorillas in the Mist,” based on Fossey’s book. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund protects about half of the gorilla families in Rwanda. To learn more about mountain gorilla protection.
Mountain Gorillas
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Endangered, with a population of about 1,000
Conservation Status
Most Grauer’s gorillas live outside of national parks, so have had little formal protection. It is estimated their population has declined by about 60% in recent decades. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund protects Grauer’s gorillas living in community forests, in an area of more than 600,000 acres – that’s more than three times the size of New York City! For more information about our Grauer’s gorilla protection work,
