Saving Gorillas - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Founded by Dian Fossey in 1978 to save the Gorillas.
Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities, DFGFI uniquely continues to promote the ideals and vision of Dr. Dian Fossey.
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Give a truly valuable gift this holiday season to your friends and loved ones by adopting a gorilla. A gift of adoptions supports front-line gorilla protection seven days a week.
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Tune in to CNN on December 11th at 9 p.m. (ET/PT) for "Planet in Peril," featuring host Anderson Cooper trekking with DFGFI staff in the Virunga mountains of Rwanda.
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Field Video from CNN: Anderson Cooper 360


Gorillas under Threat	The Plight of Baby Gorillas

Field Alert: November 13, 2008, Difficulties Continue in Congo
Despite ongoing insecurity in the Virunga mountain areas in DR Congo, our programs continue without interruption and our local staff is safe.
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Have some gorilla fun by playing four interactive puzzles. Play and forward to a friend to enjoy.
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Dian Fossey Pictures: Sigourney Weaver in Gorillas in the Mist

Support DFGFI's front-line gorilla protection patrols to safeguard the gorillas seven days a week. Choose from two levels: sponsor a patrol or tracker. Sponsor for yourself and give as a unique gift.
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Show your support by signing up for DFGFI's Visa credit card! DFGFI receives $30 for every new card sign up and a percentage when you shop and renew. Plus this Visa Rewards cards allows you to earn points.
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Choose from ten one-of-a-kind
gorilla-themed eCards to send to friends, family, and that special someone - anytime!
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Gorilla Fund Coffee support small-scale farmers in Rwanda which supports gorilla conservation. Enjoy delicious coffee and help save gorillas with every cup.
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Experience the gorillas up-close with DFGFI's travel partner Baobab Expeditions. Each unique journey booked contributes funds to save the mountain gorillas.
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PBS NATURE documentary of silverback "Titus".
Studied by Dian Fossey, his triumphant story is recounted by researches and conservationists through memories and archival footage.

Dian Fossey Pictures: Doctor Katie Fawcett

Interview with Dr. Katie Fawcett.
40th Anniversary interactive presentation covering history, programs, and status of the gorillas.

Sigourney Weaver eCard. Help spread the word about the plight of the gorillas by sending a public service announcement web video eCard by DFGFI’s Honorary Chair, Sigourney Weaver.

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones for Gorilla Conservation. DFGFI and Zoo Atlanta have partnered with EcoCell to collect old cell phones to raise money for gorilla conservation.

DFGFI Partners with Amazon. Shopping at Amazon can benefit DFGFI. Choose from gorilla-related books and videos or search Amazon for other finds.

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Why is DFGFI’s Ecosystem Health Program so important for both humans and gorillas?

FIELD NEWS
November 2008

Jean-Bosco's New Smile
One of the mountain gorillas' greatest human heroes is back in the U.S. this month, to finish the replacement of teeth he lost while trying to defend Karisoke staff during the Rwandan civil war in 1994. A generous DFGFI donor has made this possible.
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Silverback Inshuti
Our staff at the Karisoke Research Center continues to watch the attempts of mountain gorilla silverback Inshuti to form his own group.
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Baobab Expeditions: Africa without Frontiers

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