Gorilla Game Changer Felix Ndagijimana
Meet Gorilla Game Changer Felix Ndagijimana, Director of Rwanda Programs & the Karisoke Research Center.
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Gorilla Game Changer Pelagie Mutuyimana
Meet Gorilla Game Changer Pelagie Mutuyimana, Gorilla Tracker at Karisoke Research Center. Pelagie started with the Fossey Fund as an intern in 2017 and was hired one year later as a tracker. Pelagie is one of only two female trackers at Karisoke! In addition to her work in the field, Pelagie is also studying to get her bachelor’s degree through support from the Fossey Fund. Her favorite gorillas are subadult male Ndizeye and silverback Segasira, both from Titus’s group.
Gorilla Game Changer Jean Paul Hirwa
Meet Gorilla Game Changer Jean-Paul Hirwa, Gorilla Program Manager at Karisoke Research Center.
Gorilla Leslie’s Eye Surgery
Leslie the gorilla needed a little help to see 2020 more clearly. Our animal care specialists noticed a cloudiness in her left eye and confirmed she had developed a cataract. We’re happy to report that Leslie is back with her troop and doing apesolutely better.
Coexisting with Manatees
Defenders is working to coexist with manatees by focusing on: Habitat: Protecting and restoring habitat Transportation: Making waters safer for manatees (reducing mortality by identifying dangerous areas and working to establish speed zones)