Birute Galdikas
Anthropologist and primatologist known for decades of field research on orangutans in Borneo and a professor at Simon Fraser University; founder of long-term orangutan study and conservation work.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 24min
The legacy of Canadian primatologist Birute Galdikas
Birute Galdikas, Canadian anthropologist and primatologist who spent decades studying orangutans in Borneo and taught at Simon Fraser University. She recounts entering unknown rainforests, early encounters and habituation of orangutans, insights into male behavior and family life among apes, and the threats of deforestation alongside rewilding and restoration efforts.
