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Dian Fossey was born
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dian fossey
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First trip to africa
Dians first trip to Africa, meeting with Louis Leakey, who encouraged her to study gorillas -
Resigned from her job, starts researching gorillas
Resigned her job to study mountain gorillas in the democratic republic of congo. -
Founded the Karisoke research centre
Founded the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, which became a famous research station. -
Completed Ph.d
Completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge. -
Created Dian Fossey gorilla fund
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Published her first book
Published "Gorillas in the Mist," a book about her research and conservation efforts. -
Murdered
Murdered in her cabin at the karisoke research centre. -
Gorilla fund exceeds goal
Dian Fossey gorilla fund exceed its goal of $100,000 and raised $128,000 -
conservation award
Dian Fossey gorilla fund was awarded conservation award from zoo association -
Received perfect world award
