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    Addressing the ROOT of the Conservation Problem | Interview with Leif Cocks - Orangutan Expert and Founder of The Orangutan Project

    en-auApril 12, 2020
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    About this Episode

    In this podcast we explore a range of topics including:

    • What is your vision and mission for The Orangutan Project?
    • What do you believe is the root of the conservation problem?
    • Palm oil free vs “sustainable” palm oil
    • The link between veganism and conservation
    • What are some characteristics that make orangutans distinctly different from the other members of the hominid family tree?
    • What is your stance on zoos today and how do you hope they evolve in the future?
    • According to Richard Dawkins “We admit that we are like apes, but we seldom realise that we are apes"...Do you believe this psychological disconnect is a fundamental barrier to conserve wildlife and ecosystems over the long term?
    • Plus more!

    You can connect with us here:

    Guest - Leif Cocks:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangutanproject/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/orangutanorgau
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theorangutanproject/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangutanTOP
    Website: https://www.orangutan.org.au/

    Host - Blane Edwards from Earth Offline:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earth.offline/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blane-edwards-93a976181/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthOffline/

    Are you a wildlife conservationist, environmentalist or eco activist? Then this podcast might be for you! Click SUBSCRIBE to join our TRIBE! :)

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