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Whom did Louis Leakey encourage to go to the Virunga Mountains to study what she would call the gorillas in the mist?
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Who was the british man who studied gorillas?
Louis Leakey was a British man who studies gorillas. In 1958 he helped to start the Tigoni Primate Research Center in Nairobi.
Why was Dian Fossey's research?
Mountain Gorillas were vulnerable. It was necessary to count them. She offered herself to dr. Leakey for this task.
Gorillas In the Mist What basic question did Dr Louis Leakey feel a study of the mountain gorillas might help answer?
He believes that the Mountain Gorilla are a clue to the way early man lived and adapted to his environment.
Which animal did Diane Fossey spend her life protecting?
She spent about 18 years studying Gorillas in Rwanda. She did extensive work in trying to protect Gorillas and to The film "Gorillas in the Mist" was made about her. She wrote a book of the same name.
Was Mary Leakey Louis Leakey's wife?
Yes, Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey got married in 1928.
When was Jonathan Leakey born?
Richard Leakey was born on December 19, 1944.
When was Louise Leakey born?
Louise Leakey was born in 1972.
When did Phil Leakey die?
Phil Leakey died in 1992.
When was Phil Leakey born?
Phil Leakey was born in 1908.
When was Colin Leakey born?
Colin Leakey was born in 1933.
When was Louis leakey married?
Louis Leakey was married three times. He first married Frida Avern in 1933, then Mary Leakey in 1936, and finally Griselda Leakey in 1970.
When was Mary Leakey born?
Mary Leakey was born on February 6, 1913.
