Mountain gorillas were saved from extinction thanks to the incredible and unorthodox Dian Fossey. | National Geographic TV

Dian Fossey was a primatologist who was to gorillas what Jane Goodall is to chimpanzees... until she was bludgeoned to death 30 years ago. Hear Fossey's complicated life story, narrated by Sigourney Weaver, December 6th on National Geogrpahic. | National Geographic TV

In just one month, see legendary researcher Dian Fossey's story come to life on National Geographic. Even better, hear how her legacy is still helping gorillas today. | National Geographic TV

Today is #InternationalChimpanzeeDay! Even though we are the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, through our work protecting gorillas, we also protect other great apes like Chimpanzees! Check out this footage from one of our camera traps in the DRC! #nature #conservation #gorillas | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

What’s better than one baby gorilla playing? Three gorilla babies playing! It’s playtime in Kureba’s group and these little ones love to cause chaos while the adults are relaxing. Playtime is very important for development in young gorillas, and even adult gorillas! #conservation #wildlife #mountaingorillas 📸: James Munyawera | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

What a sweet moment. In Musilikale's group, Muntu lovingly cares for her infant, Umucunguzi - captured in this video during breastfeeding. 📹 Video: Ella Brown | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund