The Orangutan Project With Leif Cocks

Because of the rampant deforestation of rainforests, many animals find themselves struggling to find new habitats and food sources. Among those that call such forests home are orangutans. Small population biologist Leit Cocks dedicates himself to the study of these great apes, with the goal of saving their endangered species. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how supporting the preservation of eight different rainforests allows Leit and his team to contribute to the noble effort of rehabilitating suffering orangutans. He also emphasizes the need for collective action against climate change and carbon production, especially in this most critical decade in the history of mankind.

About Guest:

For over three decades, world-renowned orangutan expert Leif Cocks has worked to secure the survival of Critically Endangered orangutans. He’s an outspoken campaigner on their behalf and a key player in developing plans for their protection, including leading the first-ever successful reintroduction of a zoo-born orangutan into the wild.

A small population biologist, Leif has a Master of Science studying orangutans. He’s been awarded Curtin University's highest award for achievement, has published several academic papers and books on orangutans, and is the author of the Amazon Best Seller Orangutans My Cousins, My Friends and Finding Our Humanity. In 2020 Leif was awarded the Order of Australia for his outstanding work in the field of wildlife conservation.

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