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[Pages:12]Primary Sources Brower, Montgomery. "The Strange Death of Dian Fossey." People Magazine 17 Feb 1986,
Vol.25 No.7 Web. 18 Dec. 2013. .
An article from People Magazine published about two weeks after Fossey's mysterious murder, this piece also helps explain Fossey's temperament and often "odd" behavior observed by other researchers working with her. Although unconventional and perhaps questionable, Fossey's behavior obviously worked to make the gorilla's case a national cause
"Congo: Jungle Shipwreck." Time Magazine. 25 7 1960: n. page. Web. 10 Jan. 2014. .
An article written in 1960 on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its current state of Civil War. Fossey was forced to abandon her research during this time, an important note in her bibliography. It was sad to leave her gorillas, but this caused Fossey to relocate Virguna National Park, which would lead to the growth of her research work into conservation work.
Fossey, Dian. "Gorillas in the Mist." Houghton Mifflin Company. 1983
Fossey's own book about her experiences with the mountain gorillas in Africa. It provides her own perspective on everything she did during her time in Africa. Fossey talks about issues such as tourism, poaching, and political conflict in her own words as the world watches what she does, sometimes criticizing and sometimes praising her.
Fossey, Dian. "Making Friends with Mountain Gorillas." National Geographic. January 1970: n. page. Web. 6 Dec. 2013. .
Originally published in the January 1970 issue of National Geographic, this document provides a firsthand account through Fossey's own eyes as she studies the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This collection shows how important the gorillas really were to Fossey, how much they meant to her, and why she was willing to do anything for them, including, eventually, to give up her own life.
"Gorillas' Protector on the hunt for Poachers." Palm Beach Press 24 Oct 1985, PB. Web. 13 Dec 2013.
A 1985 newspaper article talking about Dian Fossey's research and fight against poachers in Rwanda. It seems to show Fossey in almost a negative light and explains how she uses very unconventional conservation methods. It was interesting to see Fosseydfrom different viewpoints and figure out what the rest of the world really thought about her.
Kraft, Scott. "American Found Guilty in Absentia of Rwanda Killing of Gorilla Expert Fossey." Los Angeles Times 18 Dec 1986, n. pag. Web. 16 Jan. 2014. .
A Los Angeles Times article published when Wayne McGuire, a graduate student of Fossey herself, was charged guilty with her murder. Her true murderer was never convicted but this article gives a primary source to one of the many theories. Fossey's murder was not an end for the gorillas, but a new beginning and a new step in the efforts of their conservation and protection.
Meier, Don, dir. "Gorillas of the Mountains." Dir. Richard Klevickis, and Marlin Perkins. Wild Kingdom. Mutual of Omaha: 1963. Television. .
An episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, it explored the animals of the African Wild in 1963. This film also contains substantial footage of Fossey herself researching, interacting with the gorillas, and cutting down traps. I used clips of this episode in my website as well as watching the episode to gain a better understanding of Fossey at work.
Perkins, Marlin, dir. "Reunion with the Gorillas." Perf. Dian Fossey. Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. Wild Kingdom TV: 1984. Television. .
A TV program aired in 1984 following Dian Fossey "into the forest" with the gorillas. When they came to film the show, they also supplied Fossey and her crew with numerous essential "gifts" such as a generator, a refridgerator, food, clothing, and equipment. I used a clip of this video directly in my website in order to show Fossey at work in her research.
Robertson, Nan. "Three Who Have Chosen a Life in the Wild." New York Times 1 May 1981, Web. 18 Dec. 2013. .
A newspaper article published in 1981 which compares and contrasts the three "Leakey's
Angels:" Fossey, Goodall, and Galdikas. This article compares and contrasts each woman's conservation and research method. Although they have different personalities, different interests, and different research methods, these three women all have the same goal in mind: to protect the species which they love.
Shlachter, Barry. "Fossey: An Expert Nearly as Elusive as Her Subjects."Philadelphia Inquirer 12 1 1986, n. pag. Web. 10 Jan. 2014. .
An interview with Dian Fossey on her work in the Congo. This interview also gives and insight into how Fossey reacts with other people in public. Fossey was very standoffish to people she did not know because everyone was seen as a threat to the gorillas.
Times Wire Services. "Naturalist Dian Fossey Slain at Camp in Rwanda : American Was Expert on Mountain Gorillas Assailants Hunted ." Los Angeles Times 29 12 198. Web. 7 Dec. 2013. .
An article from the Los Angeles Times in 1985 when Fossey was first found slain at her camp. The murder is unexpected and this article helped me to write her biography. Fossey's murder was especially interesting because the was macheted across the face, which usually is the sign of an emotional killing, meaning the murderer was intentionally killing her out of their own feelings.
Young, Linda. Interview with Francois, Gorilla Tracker in Rwanda with Dian Fossey. 2010. Web. 22 Jan 2014. .
A short video with a gorilla tracker who worked on site with Fossey, he talks about his experiences removing snares and saving animals from poacher traps. Francois is explaining his experience of Fossey's active conservation. Francois continues to work today to improve the gorillas' habitat and has forever been touched by Fossey's passion and dedication.
Secondary Sources "Conservation in Africa: Need To Know." World Geography: Understanding a Changing World.
ABCCLIO, 2013. Web. 6 Dec. 2013.
This article focuses on conservation attempts in Africa, including Fossey's own legacy in Rwanda. It shows how Fossey was not forgotten after her death which proves that her research must have had some impact.
Balmford, Andrew. Email Interview. 09 Feb 2014.
An interview with conservation expert Dr. Andrew Balmford about the importance of conservation and biodiversity. Dr. Balmford explains the delicate ecosystem and why it is essential to protect it.
"Dian FosseyBiography." Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, Inc. Web. 13 Dec. 2013. .
An excerpt on Fossey's life and legacy from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International webpage, as well as useful images used in my project. This excerpt was a very indepth biography which helped me to understand her better.
"Elephants, Large Mammals Recover From Poaching In Africa's Oldest National Park." Science Daily. (2006): n. page. Web. 10 Jan. 2014. .
A more recent web journal article which talks about how the conditions of large animals near the Karisoke Research Center have improved and poaching has decreased. This article proves that Fossey played a part in improving the Congo's ecosystem.
Gamborg, C., Palmer, C. & Sandoe, P. (2012) Ethics of Wildlife Management and Conservation: What Should We Try to Protect? Nature Education Knowledge 3(10):8
An essay which explores the ethics and reason behind wildlife conservation. It contains a very important paragraph on animal rights relating to conservation which helped my write my active conservation/animal rights page on my website.
Garvin, Monica. "Dian Fossey." Dian Fossey (2005): 1. MAS Ultra School Edition. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.
An article containing general biographical information on Fossey, it talked more about her personal life and feelings in order to understand Fossey's mind better.
Goodall, Jane. Interview by Gregory McNamee. "The Right Jane." Encyclopedia Britannica Advocacy for Animals. 22 Oct 2012. Web. 21 Jan 2014. .
An interview with Jane Goodall about animal rights, it can be related to Fossey's ideals on animal rights as well. Goodall, who is still alive today, shares many of the same beliefs as
Fossey did.
The Great Ape Project. GAP, 2007. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A video put out by the GAP to raise support for their cause. It is explained in the video that great apes share many of the same characteristics and u=humans and more than 99% of our DNA, so it is wrong to exploit them, torture them, and watch as they go extinct.
Lumbuenamo, Raymond, perf. DRAW THE LINE Save Virunga National Park. WWFDemocratic Republic of the Congo, 2013. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A video sponsored by WWF which shows and explains the beauty and importance of Virunga National Park. I used this video in my website to explain the richness of the park and help reason as to why Dian Fossey fell in love with the place.
Manson, Steven. Email Interview. 07 Feb 2014.
An interview with Dr. Steven Manson from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Society of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Manson describes the importance of conservation and sustaining our ecosystem.
Matsuoko, Atsuko and Sorenson, John. "Human Consequences Of Animal Exploitation: Needs For Redefining Social Welfare." Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare 40.4 (2013): 7. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.
A recent essay written about the human consequences for exploiting animals for uses such as hunting and agriculture. This article puts the idea of animal rights in perspective as well as how we as humans respond to animal rights today.
Mayton, Joseph. "Revolutionary Zoologist Dian Fossey Remembered." Travelers Today 17 Jan 2014, n. pag. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. .
An article recently published which explains the "google doodle" of the day. It gives important facts on Fossey herself.
McKenzie, David, perf. "Gorilla Conservation in Rwanda." Inside Africa. CNN: 2009. Television.
A newscast on the more recent conservation efforts of the mountain gorillas in Eastern Africa. The situation of the gorillas is not perfect yet, but according to this video, it is improving substantially.
Mountain Gorillas at Virunga National Park, DRC. IFAW, 2012. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A video of the gorillas of the Congo, it shows how research has continued after Fossey's death. This video provides an upclose and highquality example of the research that is being done on mountain gorillas today and the conservation efforts that continue.
Recarte, Ana. "The Animal Rights Movement in the United States. Some Thoughts About a New Ethics." Animal Rights. n. page. Web. 17 Jan. 2014. .
Information on animal rights and the animal rights movement of the 19th century. Dian Fossey in mentioned in this article as a "symbol of the animal rightd movement."
Rimmer, Brandy. "Dian Fossey's Controversial 'Active Conservation' Proves Useful in Increasing Mountain Gorilla Awareness." Earth Common Journal Regular Issue: The Voice of Change. Vol 3. No 1 (2013): n. page. Web. 18 Dec. 2013. .
An essay which explores how Dian Fossey's theory of "Active Conservation" impacts other researchers as well as the mountain gorillas today. Fossey's active conservation is direct protection of animal rights.
Rosenberg, Jennifer, comp. Timeline of the 20th Century. Web. 4 Feb. 2014. .
An important website which explains what else was going on in the world during Fossey's life. It helped me to make my own timeline on the website.
Royle, David, prod. "The Lost Film of Dian Fossey." Prod. Lori Butterfield, Dir. Rob Freeman, and . National Geographic Specials. National Geographic: 2003. Television. .
A documentary on Dian Fossey and national geographic photographer Bob Campbell, who spent many years documenting Fossey's work with the gorillas. I used clips of this video in my website to show how Fossey's personality was and her stranger conservation methods.
Stewart, Kelly. "History of Mountain Gorilla Research." Berggorilla and Regenwald Direkthilfe e.V. 38 (2009): Web. 18 Dec. 2013. .
A web journal article which traces the history of mountain gorilla research in Africa, including the works and legacy of Fossey. This article shows how Dr.George Schaller and Dr.Dian Fossey were the true pioneering experts of silverback gorilla research.
Suites, Daniel. "Jumbo Threat." Natural History 120.4 (2012): 12. MAS Ultra School Edition. Web. 10 Jan. 2014.
An article describing antipoaching efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 1900's. This article is written especially concerning large animals and how poaching affects their lives.
"The Gorilla King." Nature. PBS: 19 Apr 2008. Television. .
A PBS episode which shows how other researchers, like Kelly Stewart who learned from Fossey herself, have followed in Fossey's footsteps to study the silverback mountain gorillas of the Congo. This video also contains an interview with Dr.Ian Redmond, who was a favorite graduate student of Fossey's.
"19601969." The 20th Century. The Mountain Times, 2007. Web. 4 Feb 2014. .
A timeline of main world events during the twentieth century. This helped me to in creating my own timeline for my website.
Virunga Crisis. gorillacd, 2012. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A video which shows the current state of Virunga National PArk and the effects of the civil war on the land and its inhabitants. This video helped to demonstrate the richness and the importance of the land on which Dian Fossey studied.
"Virunga Park Under Siege." National Geographic. National Geographic Society, n.d. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
An interactive timeline of Virunga National Park's history. This timeline generated the changes and patterns in the success of Virunga Conservation efforts over the years.
Virunga National Park's 3D Flythrough Digital Elevation Model (DEM). Satellite Imaging Corporation, 2009. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A digital 3D model of Virunga National Park, this video helps the viewer experience the land that the park encompasses. I used this video on my website to show the park from a different angle.
"Virunga National Park." Save Virunga. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A website on Virunga National Park, this page relayed the park's rich history. As Africa's oldest and one of its most diverse national parks, Virunga has a special meaning and value something that no other park in Africa has.
"Virunga National Park." World Heritage Convention. UNESCO, n.d. Web. 8 Mar 2014. .
A reference with information on Virunga National Park. This helped me to better understand the mountain gorillas' habitat and history.
Walsh, BryanHatcher, Jessica. "Saving Congo's Gorillas." Time 182.20 (2013): 38. MAS Ultra School Edition. Web. 13 Dec. 2013.
This article talks about current efforts today to preserve the gorillas of the Congo in Virunga National Park, the same park that Fossey studied and observed gorillas not fifty years before. It proves that Fossey left an important legacy after she died.
Whitlock, Gillian. "Remediating Gorilla Girl: Rape Warfare And The Limits Of Humanitarian Storytelling." Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly 33.3 (2010): 471. Advanced Placement Source. Web. 6 Dec. 2013.
An article written in 2010 looking back on the achievements of Fossey and connecting them with life in the Congo today. This article was especially helpful in writing the legacy portion of my website.
"Why Saving Endangered Species Matters." U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. February. (2002): n. page. Web. 16 Jan. 2014. .
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