Before Dian Fossey's landmark research with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, people imagined that gorillas were dangerous beasts that lurked in the forest and would attack humans that ventured into their realm. But decades of research, tracking gorillas day by day through the misty forests ...
It was from a small hut in Rwanda that researcher and conservationist Dian Fossey observed that while gorillas may sometimes act tough, they are really gentle giants. Fossey is one of the most famous scientists in the world, but her path to greatness was a ...
WEB SITES The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International http://www.gorillafund.org/index.php Dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities, DFGFI uniquely continues to promote the ideals and vision of Dr. Dian Fossey. The ...
NATURE's Ravens explores how these all-black creatures acquired their dual and contradictory images -- as birds of both life and death. Long recognized as one of the most intelligent birds, the raven also has a less than savory image throughout history as a scavenger that ...
Generally, birds don't get credit for being smart animals. Just think of the way the expression "bird-brained" is used. But corvids, which include magpies, crows, and ravens in particular, flutter in the face of this negative stereotype. Their behavior is often so clever, cunning, fun-loving, ...
Web Sites American Society of Crows and Ravens (A.S.C.A.R.) http://www.ascaronline.org/ The American Society of Crows and Ravens Web site offers a general overview of raven behavior and diet, a list of crow-related links, and an informative FAQ page. Salon.com Audio: "The Raven" http://archive.salon.com/audio/poetry/2000/10/31/poe/index.html Streaming audio ...
Web Sites The Monterey Bay Aquarium http://www.mbayaq.org/ Visit the home of one of the world's leading centers for marine conservation and research. The Jellies Zone http://jellieszone.com/ Jellies enthusiast Dave Wrobel presents a treasure trove of information on all things gelatinous. The Great White Shark's Journey ...
The polar bear has become the poster child of global warming, but there's more to the Arctic than ice and polar bears. Beyond these two famous and prominent features of the Arctic environment, there is an entire intricate ecosystem of wildlife and plant life that ...
The icon of the Arctic, the polar bear, is the ultimate survivor in one of the harshest areas on Earth. Reigning over a world of ice, tundra, and snow, this carnivore would seem to have a lineage that traces back to some mammoth creature of ...
