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Fossey

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Fos·sey  (fs), Dian 1932-1985.
American zoologist who conducted extensive studies of mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Her research brought about a new understanding of the behavior and habitat of the gorilla and supported conservation efforts in Africa.


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But since, people like Dian Fossey have put an enormous amount of research into gorilla psychology and behavior, and we understand how genetically similar they are to us and how their personalities are as varied as ours.
Mandatory reporting law requires that reports be made in good faith, and it provides the reporter with immunity from criminal and civil liability regardless of the substantiation of abuse (Finlayson & Koocher; Hinson & Fossey, 2000; Payne, 1991).
Working in the post-Dian Fossey era, the veterinarians of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project work to bolster the health of the gorilla population in Rwanda and Uganda and mitigate the consequences of close human contact.
 
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