Birutė Galdikas
Birutė Galdikas is a renowned Lithuanian-born Canadian anthropologist and ecologist, celebrated for her extensive research on orangutans in Borneo. As an esteemed professor and a member of the Order of Canada, she has made significant contributions to primatology and environmental conservation, inspiring generations through her work and advocacy.
Born on May 10, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Norway | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 5,048 | $403,000 | 375$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,421,241 | 5,048 | $403,000 | 375$ |
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Norway:
Biruté Galdikas is noted for her expertise in a specific animal.
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Slovenia:
Birute Galdikas was one of the three women selected by Louis Leakey to study great apes in their natural habitat.
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Uruguay:
Birute Galdikas is another notable female primatologist who has been influenced by Goodall's work.
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Kenya:
She became the first of three women he chose to study great apes in the wild, alongside Canadian Birute Galdikas (orangutans).
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United States:
Birutė Galdikas studied orangutans alongside Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey in Louis Leakey's research initiative.
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Spain:
Biruté Galdikas is a prominent researcher of orangutans and has made significant contributions to the field.
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Lithuania:
Birutė Galdikas is a prominent anthropologist and ecologist who serves on the committee selecting the award winner.
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