You know I love gorillas (and primates in general). Today I’ll talk about how traits of female gorillas impact the entire gorilla group. I’ve mentioned this before, observing gorilla mothers give their undivided attention to their babies taught me how to be a better mother.

My husband David and my love of animals and primates, in particular, led us down the path to become friends with Dian Fossey. We’d volunteered with Biruté Galdikas, Dian’s colleague, in Borneo in July of 1984 and loved it.