There are just over 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the wild and, with such a slow reproductive rate, it takes a long time for their population to grow. We need to support them 🙏 We are working directly in Uganda to support the mountain gorilla population in Bwindi Forest and the local community there. 🦍 Find out more and support the project through the link in our bio: @vivacharity Video edited from Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Viva!

Our scientific studies of mountain gorillas began when Dian Fossey came to Africa in 1967. Our work is now the world’s longest-running gorilla research site and includes cutting-edge, award-winning science on gorillas, their habitat and more. Check out this cool study on mountain gorilla population growth. https://gorillafund.org/press-releases/press-release-new-study-shows-mountain-gorilla-population-growth-related-to-group-density-and-female-movements/ 📸: Pelagie Mutuyimana | Dian Fossey Gori

66K views · 1.1K reactions | Mountain gorillas were saved from extinction thanks to the incredible and unorthodox Dian Fossey. | National Geographic TV | Facebook

It's sad to hear Dr. Jane Goodall's passing. I looked up to her and Dr. Dian Fossey. But indeed, it's a life worth lived and a life worth given. 💔 Angelina Jolie was invited to be part of Dr. Jane's cinematic biography "Jane's journey" and she excitedly does so. "I was so happy when she told me she was excited to be a part of the film, Sometimes, caught up in the moment, people promise to give their support but don't, or can't come through. That was not true with Angelina." #angelinajolie #jane

Dian Fossey was determined to study gorillas, despite the many challenges she faced. | National Geographic TV