Tara Stoinski

Tara Stoinski, Chief Scientific Officer and CEO of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, shares her nearly 30 years of gorilla research experience. She reveals fascinating gorilla behavior, from communal nesting to their emotional depth. The conversation ventures into the ethics of training gorillas in captivity and explores how gorilla conservation efforts intertwine with community welfare. Tara humorously touches on banana diets and societal dating norms, while addressing the impact of COVID-19 on gorillas. Prepare for a wild ride into the heart of gorillaology!