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Reflections Of Eden: My Years With The Orangutans Of Borneo
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From The First, It Was An Adventure. In 1971, At Age Twentyfive, Galdikas Left The Placid World Of American Academia For The Remote Jungles Of Indonesian Borneo. Living With Her Husband In A Primitive Camp, She Became Surrogate Mother To A Family Of Excaptive Orangutans And Gradually Adjusted To The Bloodsucking Leeches, Swarms Of Carnivorous Insects, And Constant Humidity That Rotted Her Belongings In The First Year. Her First Son Spent The Early Years Of His Life At Camp Leakey With Adopted Orangutans As His Only Playmates. The Wild Orangutans Galdikas Studied And The Excaptives She Rehabilitated Became An Extended Family Of Characters No Less Vivid Than Her Human Companions. Throatpouch, A Huge And Irritable Grouch, Fought Off Rivals For The Right To Claim Adolescent Priscilla As His Mate. Handsome Cara At First Tried To Rid The Forest Of Its Human Intruder By Hurling Dead Branches At Galdikas From The Canopy Above. Little Sugito, Rescued From A Cramped Cage And Returned To The Jungle Claimed Galdikas As His Mother And Clung To Her Fiercely, Night And Day, For Months. A Groundbreaking Chronicler Of The Orangutans' Life Cycle, Galdikas Also Describes The Threats That Increasingly Menace Them: The Battles With Poachers And Loggers, The Illicit Trade In Infant Orangutans, The Frustrations Of Official Bureaucracy. Her Story Is A Rare Combination Of Personal Epiphany, Crucial Scientific Discovery, And International Impact A Life Of Human And Environmental Challenge. Reflections Of Eden Is The Third Act Of A Drama That Has Captivated The World: The Story Of A Pioneering Primatologist, A World Leader In Conservation, And A Remarkable Woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Reflections of Eden'? A: 'Reflections of Eden' explores the life of Birute M. F. Galdikas as she immerses herself in the jungles of Borneo, focusing on her experiences with orangutans and the environmental challenges they face.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Reflections of Eden' is Birute M. F. Galdikas, a renowned primatologist and conservationist.
- Q: What year was 'Reflections of Eden' published? A: 'Reflections of Eden' was published on August 1, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Reflections of Eden' contains 432 pages.
- Q: Is 'Reflections of Eden' available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What kind of experiences does Galdikas share in the book? A: In the book, Galdikas shares her personal experiences living with orangutans, including her challenges and discoveries in the field of primatology.
- Q: What type of audience would enjoy 'Reflections of Eden'? A: 'Reflections of Eden' is suited for readers interested in wildlife conservation, primatology, and personal memoirs of adventure and scientific discovery.
- Q: Are there any specific environmental issues discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses various environmental threats to orangutans, such as poaching, deforestation, and the illegal wildlife trade.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: 'Reflections of Eden' can be a valuable resource for students and researchers interested in primatology and conservation studies.
- Q: What makes 'Reflections of Eden' a unique read? A: 'Reflections of Eden' is unique for its combination of personal narrative and scientific observation, providing an intimate look at both the orangutans and the challenges of conservation.