[About gorillas] You take these fine, regal animals. How many (human) fathers have the same sense of paternity? How many human mothers are more caring? The family structure is unbelievably strong.
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The mountain gorilla faces grave danger of extinction - primarily because of the encroachments of native man upon its habitat - and neglect by civilized man, who does not conscientiously protect even the limited areas now allotted for the gorilla's survival.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The mountain gorilla is at serious risk of extinction due to human activities and neglect.
This quote by Dian Fossey highlights the critical situation of mountain gorillas, emphasizing that their endangerment is largely due to human encroachment on their natural habitats and the insufficient efforts by society to protect them. It serves as a reminder of the responsibilities humans have towards wildlife and the importance of conservation efforts.
Themes
GorillaExtinctionHabitatConservationNature
In practice
Example use cases
During a documentary about wildlife conservation, this quote can be used to emphasize the urgency of protecting endangered species.
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All quotes →Active conservation [of gorillas] involves simply going out into the forest, on foot, day after day after day, attempting to capture poachers, killing-regretfully-poacher dogs, which spread rabies within the park, and cutting down traps.
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If mountain gorillas are to survive and propagate, far more active conservation measures urgently need to be undertaken. The question remains, is it already too late?
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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
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My study of the wild gorilla is not yet finished, and even when it is complete, it will contribute only a small part toward man's understanding of his closest animal relatives, the great apes. But one conclusion is already clear: The gorilla is one of the most maligned animals in the world.
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When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate more on the preservation of the future.
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