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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Field Video from CNN: Anderson Cooper 360


Gorillas under Threat	The Plight of Baby Gorillas

Field Alert: March 21, 2008
Congo Mountain Gorillas Remain in Peril
The mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo's National Park remain in serious danger due to continued political instability. Park rangers have been unable to enter the forest where the gorillas live.
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Send a Mother and Infant Mother's Day video eCard! You can send an eCard and also have the option of Adopting a Mother and Infant as a gift in her honor.
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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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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 with easy online redemption. Shop and save the gorillas!
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In 2003, DGFGI joined with Thanksgiving Coffee Company to create Gorilla Fund Coffee to help gorillas and support small-scale farmers in Rwanda. When you sign up for a monthly Gorilla Fund Coffee subscription, you will not only enjoy delicious coffee but you will 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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Interview with Clare Richardson. Listen to an engaging 30 minute interview with the President and CEO of DFGFI.

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.

Own your very own DFGFI Personal Journal! This stunning and unique 7 by 8 inch journal hosts 100 pages to write, draw and doodle on! Members receive a 10% discount on all merchandise.

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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What are some of the mountain gorilla’s favorite foods?

FIELD NEWS
May 2008

New Mothers and Newborns at Karisoke
So far this year, our staff at the Karisoke Research Center have been pleased to observe the birth of five new mountain gorillas. Three of these were born to first-time mothers!
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Baobab Expeditions: Africa without Frontiers

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