On Google -- Dian Fossey

[Behind the Aegis]

Dian Fossey (/daɪˈæn ˈfɒsi/; January 16, 1932– c. December 26, 1985) was an American zoologist who undertook an extensive study of gorilla groups over a period of 18 years. She studied them daily in the mountain forests of Rwanda, initially encouraged to work there by famous anthropologist Louis Leakey. Her 1983 book, Gorillas in the Mist, combines her scientific study of the mountain gorilla at Karisoke Research Center with her own personal story. Fossey was murdered in 1985; the case remains open.[1]




I remember reading her studies and articles when I was younger, and then reading about her horrible murder. I was so sad.

[alittlelark]

1. I got my degree in Anth in '87

We discussed her and her work in almost every class.

[Enthusiast]

2. Kicked and Recommended!

I read her book back ages ago. Still have it somewhere.