Karisoke Research Center

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Source: http://www.muskingum.edu/~psych/psycweb/history/fossey.htm

Named after the two volcanic mountain ranges that the research center was situated between, Karisoke Research Center was the combination of the names of Mt. Karismbi and Mt. Visoke.

Karisoke Research Center was established in 24 September 1967 by Dian Fossey herself. It started off with just two small tents as the headquarters for anti-poaching patrols and now have transformed into a world-class scientific and conservation institution. Scientists from different aspects of the gorillas’ biology were also welcome to the research center.

Having survived its’ founder’s death and also years of civil wars, Karisoke Research Center is still continuing to provide daily protection, long-term studies of the mountain gorillas and also education for the local communities.

The Karisoke Research Center is being operated by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.

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