A Quote by Dian Fossey

Among all researchers who have worked in the African field, I consider myself one of the most fortunate because of the privilege of having been able to study the mountain gorilla.

Dian Fossey

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Dian Fossey
American - Scientist
January 16, 1932 - December 26, 1985

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