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Orangutans: A Conservation Legacy

intouch Magazine
Aug 1, 2024
1 min read

TUESDAY 6 AUGUST

AT CIVIC THEATRE NEWCASTLE

Join Dr. Birute Galdikas in celebrating her remarkable journey as a pioneering researcher from the jungles of Borneo! Dr Galdikas, one of Louis Leakey's famed Trimates alongside Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, will share her 50-year odyssey studying orangutans. Her groundbreaking research has not only advanced our understanding of orangutan biology but has also played a crucial role in their conservation. Dr. Galdikas is not just a scientist but also a beacon of inspiration for women in the field of science worldwide. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to hear firsthand from Dr. Galdikas about her extraordinary experiences and her efforts to protect these magnificent creatures from extinction. For more information on how to learn from this living legend of orangutan conservation or to book tickets, visit www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au.

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