Endangered Animals
A portion of the profits from the sale of this book will go to two different non-profits which support Mountain Gorillas in the wild.
For more information on other ways you can help the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda go to:
www.gorillafund.org (Dian Fossey) & www.theellenfund (Ellen DeGeneres)
Gorilla Fun Facts
World Gorilla Day! Kwita Izina
September 24 is Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony. A very exciting time for Fossey Fund staff and all devoted gorilla supporters because it’s a time to celebrate all the newest baby mountain gorillas born to the gorilla families of Virunga National Park. During the 2021 celebration, 24 babies were named, including several baby gorillas born into families that are protected and monitored by the Fossey Fund. Some of the names were chosen by our heroes—trackers, rangers, and frontline conservationists.
Mpanuro
born Feb. 6, 2021. Name means “Guidance” and was chosen by Jeanne d’Arc Uwamahoro and Alphonsine Niwemugeni.
Twirinde
born Dec. 24, 2020. Name means “Protection” and a Christmas gift for the Ntambara’s family! Named by Professor Beth Kaplin.
Kura
born Feb. 9, 2021. Name means “Rise” and the newest member of Pablo’s family. Named by honored guest, Bukayo Saka.