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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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The service said the 200 kilo (450 pound) primate "has been observed closely by researchers his entire life," most notably by legendary American primatologist Dian Fossey who studied his group in the 1970s.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rwanda is a beautiful country of mountains and mists, and the movie depicting file life of Dian Fossey was aptly titled Gorillas in the Mist.
A fierce opponent of poachers, Fossey did not endear herself to some local people who, then as now, relied on illegal activities in the forest for their marginal existence.
 
 
 
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