Dian Fossey and Gorilla Research

The video discusses Dian Fossey's pioneering work in gorilla research, highlighting her long-term study of gorilla behavior. Fossey's methods involved habituating gorillas to her presence by engaging their curiosity, using techniques like mimicking their actions. Her innovative approach allowed her to gain insights into gorilla society, despite the challenges of the habituation process.

What was Dian Fossey's significant contribution to gorilla research?

• She wrote a book about gorillas.

• She discovered a new species of gorilla.

• She conducted the first long-term field study of gorilla behavior.

• She was the first to study gorillas in a zoo.

How did the gorillas initially react to Dian Fossey's presence?

• They were confused about her species.

• They immediately accepted her.

• They were aggressive towards her.

• They ignored her completely.

What is the term used for the process of getting gorillas used to human presence?

• Acclimatization

• Socialization

• Domestication

• Habituation

Why is the habituation process considered challenging?

• It requires a lot of physical strength.

• It involves upsetting the gorilla family repeatedly.

• It is very expensive.

• It takes place in a laboratory setting.

What strategy did Fossey use to gain the gorillas' attention?

• She offered them food.

• She mimicked their behavior and exaggerated her actions.

• She played music for them.

• She built shelters for them.

How did Fossey feel about the techniques she used to engage the gorillas?

• She felt embarrassed but found them effective.

• She felt they were unnecessary.

• She felt they were too dangerous.

• She felt proud and confident.

What was one of the actions Fossey used to elicit curiosity from the gorillas?

• Throwing objects

• Running away quickly

• Climbing trees in an exaggerated manner

• Singing loudly

What did Fossey find fascinating about the gorillas' reaction to her mimicry?

• They were fascinated by her facial expressions.

• They became aggressive.

• They ignored her completely.

• They tried to mimic her back.