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Dian Fossey

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  • Dian Fossey was born

    Dian Fossey was born

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    dian fossey

  • First trip to africa

    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 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 centre

    Founded the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda, which became a famous research station.
  • Completed Ph.d

    Completed Ph.d

    Completed her Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge.
  • Created Dian Fossey gorilla fund

    Created Dian Fossey gorilla fund

  • Published her first book

    Published her first book

    Published "Gorillas in the Mist," a book about her research and conservation efforts.
  • Murdered

    Murdered

    Murdered in her cabin at the karisoke research centre.
  • Gorilla fund exceeds goal

    Gorilla fund exceeds goal

    Dian Fossey gorilla fund exceed its goal of $100,000 and raised $128,000
  • conservation award

    conservation award

    Dian Fossey gorilla fund was awarded conservation award from zoo association
  • Received perfect world award

    Received perfect world award