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Ep. 4: Remembering Great Apes with LAGA (Cameroon) and GPOCP (Borneo)

Ep. 4: Remembering Great Apes with LAGA (Cameroon) and GPOCP (Borneo)

FromThis Wild Life Conservation Podcast


Ep. 4: Remembering Great Apes with LAGA (Cameroon) and GPOCP (Borneo)

FromThis Wild Life Conservation Podcast

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Join host Amy in the fourth captivating episode of the Remembering Wildlife Podcast Series, where she goes deep into the world of great ape conservation with two remarkable guests—activist and founder of the Last Great Ape Organization (LAGA) in Cameroon, Ofir Drori, and Dr. Cheryl Knott, founder of the Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program in Borneo. Explore the incredible impact of the Remembering Wildlife books, a collection showcasing the lives of eight key species through the lenses of over 250 exceptional wildlife photographers.In the first part of this episode, Ofir shares his extraordinary journey of rescuing a baby chimp from the illegal wildlife trade, evolving into a father figure, and how this profound experience became the powerful catalyst for his relentless fight against the illegal wildlife trade. In the second part, travel to Borneo with Dr. Cheryl Knott, who discusses the critical role of drones in orangutan research and the challenges of counting orangutan nests. Learn why this work is indispensable for the future survival of these magnificent great apes.Don't miss this episode that offers a glimpse into the world of the great apes and the tireless efforts being made to protect them. Looking to grab a copy of any Remembering Wildlife books? Head to https://rememberingwildlife.com to show your support for over 60 conservation initiatives!
Released:
Nov 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (55)

A warm welcome to 'This Wild Life Conservation Podcast'. Each week, leading conservationists will describe tales of wild adventures and discuss the highs and lows of living and working in the wild. You will laugh and cry as leaders in their field reveal unique insight into the lives of the animals they work tirelessly to protect. Learn about the pathways to becoming a conservationist and gain valuable insight into current conservation issues facing the world. We’re here to bring the wild to you!