Conservationist and Orangutan Advocate Dr. Gary Shapiro

Conversations

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 52 minutes

Dr. Gary Shapiro, a pioneer in great ape communication, was the first person to teach symbols and signs to examine learning and communication abilities of orangutans. His new book “Out of the Cage" describes his half-century journey with orangutans. In this interview, Dr. Shapiro takes us along on his journey and gives us a glimpse into the world of the "persons of the forest." Pre-order his book here!

Subscribe to this podcast

Share

Listen Live
Now Playing ROLLING STONES

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Latest Podcasts

  • Chamber Chats

    Lucetta Kallis, author of "Don't Die Yet, Diet"

    97-year-old author Lucetta Kallis chats about her book, and her life.

  • California Propositions

    Proposition 4: Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns

    Proposition 4 lifts the ban on using public funds for political candidates' campaigns.

  • Science & Medicine

    New Autism Discovery

    Understanding exactly how autism develops in the brain, and what might work to treat it.

  • Candidates Corner

    Ashley Cintas on where she stands on current issues

    Laguna Beach City Council candidate Ashley Cintas steps back in studio to talk about the important issues that have come up.

  • Ed's Personal Stash

    Sass Jordan

    Rebel Moon Blues album

Search