Dian Fossey

(1932-1985)

Dian Fossey was born in San Francisco.

When she grew up she became a zoologist.

She went to Rwanda in Africa to study gorillas.

Dian Fossey said that putting animals in zoos was like putting them in prison.

Dian Fossey wrote a book called "Gorillas in the Mist".

The movie "Gorillas in the Mist" is about Dian Fossey and her gorillas.

Dian Fossey was murdered in Africa.

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Page created June 8, 2007. Anne Pemberton. Updated Mon, Jan 23, 2012. AP.