Dian Fossey

S. Doak Robin

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This book takes an engaging look at the work of ground-breaking conservationist, Dian Fossey, and her work with mountain gorillas. It covers Fossey's inspiration, her methods, findings, and the impact of her work in Africa.

Informations

• Publié par: Capstone Global Library
• Date de parution: 14 août 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781406283464
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 10 Mo

Extrait

by Robin S. Doak

Women in Conservation

Dian Fossey Friend to Africa’s Gorillas

Robin S. Doak

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Contents

Who was Dian Fossey? ...................................

What was Fossey’s early life like? ....................

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What were Fossey’s early trips  to Africa like?............................................... 14

How did Fossey study gorillas? ....................... 22

Why did Fossey return to Africa? ..................... 30

Was Fossey in danger? ................................... 36

What impact did Fossey’s work have on  animal conservation causes?......................... 42

Timeline ...................................................... 44

Glossary ...................................................... 45

Find out more ............................................... 46

Index........................................................... 48

Some words are printed in bold,like this. You can find out what they mean by looking in the glossary on page 45.

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Who was Dian Fossey?

Dian Fossey was 34 years old when she left her home and job in Kentucky and moved to Africa. She spent the next 19 years studying mountain gorillas, anendangered species. She devoted her life to researching these mysterious creatures, which are some of humankind’s closest relatives.

Each day Fossey trekked into the mountains of Rwanda. She spent hours sitting and observing the animals’ behaviours. Over time the gorillas came to trust and even accept her. She developed strong bonds with a number of the animals and cared deeply about all of them.

of the The rainforests Virunga Mountains are home to the endangered mountain gorilla.