The video titled “Almost,” shared on Imgur, captures a fleeting moment: an animal caught in its daily struggle for survival—a scene that might seem simple but actually holds everything at stake in the natural world. It’s hard not to think of those who dedicated their entire lives to protecting such creatures. Among them, one name stands out: Dian Fossey.
Dian Fossey, an American zoologist and conservationist, forever changed the way the world sees mountain gorillas. In the 1960s, when little was known about them and their numbers were plummeting, Fossey ventured deep into the Rwandan jungles, devoting her life to studying, protecting, and, in many cases, quite literally saving them from extinction. Her masterpiece, Gorillas in the Mist, was not just a scientific work; it conveyed love, respect, and fierce defense of wildlife.
Although Fossey was tragically murdered in 1985, her legacy did not fade. It grew. Today, organizations like the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund carry on her mission across Africa, focusing on conservation, research, and community education. Other groups, such as the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Gorilla Doctors, continue protecting both animals and the human communities sharing their habitats.
And although these efforts might seem far from our daily lives, the truth is that we can make a real difference from our social media platforms. Sharing conservation campaigns, donating to reputable foundations, educating others about the importance of biodiversity, or simply amplifying stories like Fossey’s—these are all small acts of love that can ripple globally. In a world drowning in information, using our platforms to speak up for nature is a quiet but powerful form of resistance.
Because every “almost”—every species nearly extinct, every habitat nearly lost—can still become a “still here” if we don’t give up. Fossey knew this. And so can we.
Today, more than ever, nature needs allies. Even if they’re just a click away.