Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

@SavingGorillas

The world's largest and longest running organization fully dedicated to gorilla conservation. We help people and save gorillas 365 days per year! 🦍💛💚

Worldwide https://linktr.ee/fosseyfund Joined 2009-05-14 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

110,160

Followers

1,044

Following

7,552

Tweets

245.4

Avg Engagement

627

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @SavingGorillas's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-05-14
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Worldwide

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:207.9
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:37.5
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Each tweet typically receives around 2,664 likes and 483 retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The account effectively leverages real-time updates and emotional content to boost engagement.

207.9

Avg Likes/Tweet

37.5

Avg Retweets/Tweet

674,690

Total Likes

121,802

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

141

Median Likes

26

Median Retweets

346

75th Percentile

7,225

Top Tweet

2.23

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Long Tail

Engagement Pattern

Mix of hits and regular posts

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

69.7%

Original

24.2%

Replies

2.5%

Retweets

3.6%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.6%

With Media

80.3%

With Links

36.1%

With #Tags

13.1%

With @Mentions

48.2%

With Emojis

205

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.35

Reply/Original Ratio

1.46

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

86.3%

Weekday Posts

13.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#conservation (533) #nature (368) #mountaingorillas (323) #gorillas (212) #wildlifeconservation (192) #gorilla (179) #rwanda (161) #dianfossey (131) #savingspecies (105) #worldgorilladay (103)

Most Mentioned

@theellenfund (83) @massdesignlab (60) @savinggorillas (38) @rdbrwanda (25) @kwitaizina (19) @theellenshow (18) @60minutes (15) @visitrwanda_now (12) @robinemorrison (12) @official_wsb (11)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,261 (70%)
Replies 786 (24%)
Retweets 81 (2%)
Quote Tweets 118 (4%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 81 retweets (2% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,246 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience includes global supporters and potential donors interested in wildlife conservation. The account also engages with online communities like Reddit and WSB.

Average

Audience Quality

31.3%

Suspicion Index

43.3%

Low-Quality %

17

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

54.0%

Empty Bio

42.8%

<10 Tweets

12.8%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

56.9%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

90.2%

No URL

32.7%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

11,532,800

Total Potential Reach

17

Median Follower Reach

136

75th Percentile Reach

6.8%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.2%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

40.0%

Creators

4,002 accounts

17.2%

Consumers

1,721 accounts

42.8%

Dormant

4,277 accounts

81

Verified Followers

0.81% of total

5.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.08

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Rwanda (113) United States (64) Kampala, Uganda (47) Nairobi, Kenya (35) USA (31) United Kingdom (23) Canada (22) Los Angeles, CA (20) England, United Kingdom (18) Australia (18)

81

Verified Followers

0.81% of total

712

Protected Accounts

7.12% of total

3 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@Safaricom_Care 1,643,402 Customer Service Customer service, Support, Assistance
@ZachBoychuk 827,888 Hockey Player Hockey, Meme/NFT Trading, Ethereum
@NOH8Campaign 799,055 Activism equality, bullying, discrimination
@guarnaschelli 711,616 Chef cooking, food, television
@Elverojaguar 386,102 Influencer Yoga, Dance, Animals
@Protect_Wldlife 337,948 Animal Advocate wildlife conservation, animal welfare, award winner
@Havenlust 294,140 Photographer Photography, Travel, Art
@djrothkopf 293,905 - -
@Asamsakti 284,233 Art Lover Art, Technology, Tea
@DiBrown5 276,857 Travel Writer Travel, Photography, Beaches

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (292) animal (198) life (197) lover (190) nature (171) animals (155) world (126) wildlife (119) mom (100) music (99)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#blm (20) #resist (10) #blacklivesmatter (10) #climatechange (10) #nature (8) #biodiversity (6) #1 (6) #teampk (6) #nft (5) #amc (5)

4,603

Followers With Bio

5,397

Followers Without Bio

46.03%

% With Bio

53.97%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed

19,456

Combined Engagement

16,607

Total Likes

2,849

Total Retweets

3,891

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Gorilla Conservation Community Engagement Fundraising Wildlife Protection Online Activism
Dian Fossey Gorilla…
@SavingGorillas

Wow! We are overwhelmed by the support we are seeing from @Official_WSB and people from around the world! We have raised $77k already today! Thank you all! ❤️🦍❤️ https://t.co/kCLQrLOEeY

2021-03-14
Retweets: 1,325 Likes: 5,900 Engagement: 7,225
Dian Fossey Gorilla…
@SavingGorillas

Sometimes you just need a hug…and to be groomed! 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: Veronica Vecellio https://t.co/P1wq4LM0i0

2020-02-05
Retweets: 338 Likes: 3,355 Engagement: 3,693
Dian Fossey Gorilla…
@SavingGorillas

🚨WE HAVE NEWS 🚨 It’s safe to say that the #investor community on @reddit is not traditionally who we think of as our supporter base. But they definitely surprised and overwhelmed us over the weekend. A THREAD. @CNN @CNBC @business @WSJ https://t.co/JRB1Gj1Mub

2021-03-15
Retweets: 558 Likes: 2,464 Engagement: 3,022
Dian Fossey Gorilla…
@SavingGorillas

We just can't get enough of Nsanganira and her little infant 😍 infants stay right by their mother’s side for the first 3 years of their life! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza https://t.co/SMQKAgCFKR

2022-07-12
Retweets: 436 Likes: 2,446 Engagement: 2,882
Dian Fossey Gorilla…
@SavingGorillas

Ellen, the gorillas’ celebrations are already in full swing! From Uhiriwe and all of us at the Fossey Fund, happy birthday!!! 🎉🎁💚🦍 @TheEllenShow @TheEllenFund https://t.co/35QgGf8H9z

2020-01-26
Retweets: 192 Likes: 2,442 Engagement: 2,634

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account uses emotional and relatable content to connect with followers Collaborations with online communities like Reddit and WSB drive significant support and awareness Real-time updates and fundraising announcements highlight the urgency and impact of their work

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 110,160
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @SavingGorillas reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 110,160 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 245.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025