Comments on: More on Dian Fossey and Her Research

By: lynn howell

lynn howell — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:54:33 +0000

Although i think that the Karisoke project is miraculous, I also think Dian Fossey was an obsessed fool.Granted her obsession was to save these gorgeous giants of the jungles,I believe also that we reap what we sew. I have read her book and her diary and I’ve seen “Gorillas in the Mist” and I think when they say you can go crazy hanging out in the woods for to long,she’s a prime example.

By: rene hersey

rene hersey — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:50:59 +0000

I quite agree. There are simple tests that the tour groups can initiate the night before climbing up to watch the Mountain Gorillas. It is selfish not to do so.
Years ago the behaviorists were ridiculed for showing emotions toward their study groups. Now it is OK, but, we cannot wait to enforce our concerns for spreading disease. It’s simple, pay the money and put the Gorillas first, above our momentary needs.

By: i will never forget you dian

i will never forget you dian — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:26:14 +0000

Dian was an amazing human being and her life ended in tragedy. What I find the most troubling besides her murder and the murders of her Gorilla friends, is the fact that her dreams for the Gorillas have not been realized. There has been alot of tourism in Gorilla territory, which was against Dian’s wishes. I believe a compromise should be made. Any tourists wishing to visit the Virunga Mountains and the Gorillas, must be tested for diseases that are deadly to the animals, before they are allowed to see the amazing Gorillas. People should be glad to do anything they can to protect and accomodate this unique and beautiful species! and ALL THE OTHER SPECIES OF EARTHS. What is wrong with people?

By: kassandra

kassandra — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:22:43 +0000

i love dian fossey shes my hreo i love her work and i want to read her diary to find out what happened!!!!1