Conservationist and Orangutan Advocate Dr. Gary Shapiro

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 52 minutes

Dr. Gary Shapiro, a pioneer in great ape communication, was the first person to teach symbols and signs to examine learning and communication abilities of orangutans. His new book “Out of the Cage" describes his half-century journey with orangutans. In this interview, Dr. Shapiro takes us along on his journey and gives us a glimpse into the world of the "persons of the forest." Pre-order his book here!

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