International Orangutan Day: Celebrating and Protecting These Great Apes

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), co-hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole celebrate International Orangutan Day with special guest Catherine Tidwell, a Great Ape Keeper at the Little Rock Zoo. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of orangutans, discussing their intelligence, social behaviors, and the conservation efforts needed to protect them from extinction. Catherine shares heartwarming stories from her work with orangutans, including tales of clever tool use, motherhood in captivity, and the challenges these critically endangered animals face in the wild.Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone who loves great apes. Tune in to learn about the importance of orangutan conservation and what you can do to help protect these incredible creatures. Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!Track a real wild animal. Support conservation. Feel slightly cooler than you did five seconds ago. Visit www.myfahlo.com to get 20% off tracking bracelets with code WildlyKaty.