An orangutan showed me how to be a better human

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A touching, true story reminding us that even great apes can teach us about being human. Holly’s beautiful and heartbreaking experience with a young orangutan shaped her life and has driven her to do whatever she can to protect these remarkable animals.

Presented at Life On Earth on February 2nd, 2022.

Holly Thompson
Primate Expert

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