In 1967, Dian Fossey built a camp among Rwanda's gorillas and spent almost 18 years there; the population she fought for now exceeds 1,000

Dian Fossey began mountain gorilla research in 1967, facing significant conservation challenges. Her dedicated work ...

Now retired, longtime Columbus Zoo leader looks back at career in conservation

Dr. Jan Ramer, recently retired from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds, made strides in conservation efforts ...

In 1971, Biruté Galdikas entered Borneo’s rainforest to study orangutans; more than 50 years later, her foundation has helped return over 1,000 to the wild

When Biruté Galdikas ventured into the tropical forests of Borneo in 1971, it was a difficult environment. According to the ...
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Canadian orangutan scientist Biruté Galdikas dead at 79

Biruté Mary Galdikas, a Canadian scientist who dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died. She was 79. Galdikas died in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning with loved ones ...