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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.
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.
Who was Dian Fosseys mentor?
Louis Leakey was Dian Fossey's mentor. He supported her in pursuing her interest in primates and helped her secure funding for her research on mountain gorillas in Rwanda.
Whom did Louis Leakey encourage to go to the Virunga Mountains to study what she would call the gorillas in the mist?
Dian Fossey
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.
What did Dian Fossey feel was her main qualification for a job with Dr Leaky?
Dian Fossey felt her main qualification for a job with Dr. Leakey was her love for animals and her determination to study and protect the mountain gorillas in Africa. Her passion and dedication ultimately led Dr. Leakey to hire her as a research assistant.
What made Dian Fossey study gorillas?
Fossey left Africa in 1970 to complete work for a doctorate at the University of Cambridge in England. In 1974 she received her degree in zoology with the completion of her dissertation, “The Behavior of the Mountain Gorilla.” She returned to Rwanda with student volunteers who made broader kinds of research possible.
Why did dr.louis s.b leakey influence Dian Fossey?
Dr. Louis S.B. Leakey significantly influenced Dian Fossey by recognizing her potential as a primatologist and encouraging her to study gorillas in their natural habitat. His own groundbreaking work in paleoanthropology and his emphasis on the importance of field research inspired Fossey to pursue a rigorous, observational approach to studying these primates. Leakey also provided her with financial support and mentorship, helping to launch her career and solidifying her commitment to conservation and the study of gorilla behavior.
Was Mary Leakey Louis Leakey's wife?
Yes, Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey got married in 1928.
How Meave Leakey's discovery could result in a paradigm shift?
is this a school question? cuz im on that question too!! hahha
When was Jonathan Leakey born?
Richard Leakey was born on December 19, 1944.
When was Louise Leakey born?
Louise Leakey was born in 1972.
