EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H 3M
Gary Shapiro, Conservationist (State of The World Forum)
from Awakening Code Radio · host KX FM
In this episode, Eric and Michelle welcome Dr. Gary Shapiro, Conservationist, Author of Out of the Cage: My Half Century Journey from Curiosity to Concern for the "persons of the forest".For nearly 50 years, Gary Shapiro has been traveling to the island of Sumatra to work with the world's largest population of orangutans. He was first called there in 1978 to assist in teaching these majestic primates sign language. Eventually, his focus shifted to studying their social behavior and challenges regarding loss of habitat. Join us as Gary shares some fascinating stories of his work with Sumatra's orangutans!🎙️We’re doing our best—and we invite you to do your best—to Choose Love and Be Good Humans. 💕🌎 ~ #AwakeningCodeRadio
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In this episode, Eric and Michelle welcome Dr. Gary Shapiro, Conservationist, Author of Out of the Cage: My Half Century Journey from Curiosity to Concern for the "persons of the forest".For nearly 50 years, Gary Shapiro has been traveling to the island of Sumatra to work with the world's largest population of orangutans. He was first called there in 1978 to assist in teaching these majestic primates sign language. Eventually, his focus shifted to studying their social behavior and challenges regarding loss of habitat. Join us as Gary shares some fascinating stories of his work with Sumatra's orangutans!🎙️We’re doing our best—and we invite you to do your best—to Choose Love and Be Good Humans. 💕🌎 ~ #AwakeningCodeRadio
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Gary Shapiro, Conservationist (State of The World Forum)
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