“I shall never forget my first encounter with gorillas. Sound preceded sight. Odor preceded sound in the form of an overwhelming, musky-barnyard, humanlike scent. The air was suddenly rent by a high-pitched series of screams followed by the rhythmic rondo of sharp pok-pok chestbeats from a great silverbacked male obscured behind what seemed an impenetrable wall of vegetation.”
Dian Fossey's memoir offers an intimate look into the world of gorillas, detailing her groundbreaking research and conservation efforts in Rwanda. The book is a poignant account of her life, her passion for wildlife, and her dedication to protecting gorillas from poaching and habitat loss. more
Dian Fossey was a renowned primatologist, best known for her research on mountain gorillas in Africa. Born on January 16, 1932, she passed away on December 26, 1985. Fossey conducted extensive research in the volcanic regions of Rwanda for 18 years, studying the behavior and ecology of mountain gorillas, and dedicated herself to the conservation of this endangered species. more
“The body believes in images.”
“For the body at best Is a bundle of aches, Longing for rest; It cries when it wakes.”