Dian Fossey spent 18 tempestuous years (1967-85) studying endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Virunga Volcanoes. She was also devoted to their care and protection. Fossey was eventually murdered, probably by poachers, with whom she had waged a relentless war.

Dian Fossey spent 18 tempestuous years (1967-85) studying endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Virunga Volcanoes. She was also devoted to their care and protection. Fossey was eventually murdered, probably by poachers, with whom she had waged a relentless war.