How did Fossey initially fund her research?
Personal savings
Government grants
Corporate sponsorships
Public donations
Answer
Fossey initially funded her research with her personal savings. She used her inheritance from her grandfather to cover the expenses of her first trip to Africa in 1963. She also worked as a physical therapist to earn additional funds. Her initial funding allowed her to establish her research camp in Rwanda and begin her observations of mountain gorillas.
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