Dian Fossey and Her Journey with Gorillas

The transcript discusses Dian Fossey's exceptional life choices, her initial career as an occupational therapist, and her eventual shift to studying gorillas. Despite not being raised in an animal-loving family, she pursued her passion for animals. Her meeting with paleoanthropologist Louis Leakey led to her becoming a key figure in gorilla research. Leakey's suggestion to remove her appendix before venturing into Central Africa highlighted her determination and commitment to the cause.

What societal norm did Dian Fossey defy by setting up Karisoke?

• Becoming a scientist

• Traveling the world

• Getting married and having kids

• Becoming a teacher

What was Dian Fossey's family background regarding animals?

• Family of zookeepers

• Family of veterinarians

• Not raised in an animal-loving family

• Animal-loving family

What was Dian Fossey's initial career aspiration?

• To become a scientist

• To become a writer

• To become a teacher

• To become a vet

What profession did Dian Fossey work in before changing her career direction?

• Occupational therapist

• Veterinarian

• Teacher

• Scientist

Who was the paleoanthropologist that influenced Dian Fossey's career path?

• Jane Goodall

• Louis Leakey

• David Attenborough

• Charles Darwin

What did Louis Leakey suggest Dian Fossey do before venturing into Central Africa?

• Learn a new language

• Get vaccinated

• Write a research paper

• Have her appendix removed

What action did Dian Fossey take to prove her commitment to studying gorillas?

• Traveled to Africa immediately

• Adopted a gorilla

• Wrote a detailed research proposal

• Underwent surgery

How did Louis Leakey react to Dian Fossey's decision to have surgery?

• He was disappointed

• He was shocked but convinced

• He was indifferent

• He was supportive from the start