Dian Fossey studied mountain gorillas in Africa until she was murdered. No one knows who killed her or why, but there is speculation that her anti-poaching activities and campaign to limit tourism in the gorilla parks may have been the motivation.

The story of Fossey's life is an interesting and inspiring one. Here's another strong woman to add to your women's history booklists. I've found National Geographic's Photobiographies series to be a great series of biographies with pictures that really make the subject matter pop. An afterward includes information about the state of the mountain gorilla today. The book also includes a time line, index, and extensive bibliography. ( )