An Evening with Biruté Mary Galdikas @TheLeakeyFoundation

Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

In honor of the late Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, we are sharing this special conversation between Leakey Foundation Executive Director Sharal Camisa Smith and Dr. Galdikas, reflecting on her 50 years of groundbreaking orangutan research and conservation in Borneo.

Presented in partnership by The Leakey Foundation and Orangutan Foundation International

The Leakey Foundation
leakeyfoundation.org

Orangutan Foundation International
orangutan.org

Special Thanks to
Biruté Mary Galdikas
Ashley Judd

Sponsored by
Mark Jordan and Jennifer Gomersall
The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
Camilla and George Smith
The Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund

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