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Subjects: Animal Rights, Animals, Anthropology, Endangered Species, Environment, Ethics, Forests

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: Bullfrog Films
Closed Captioned: No		 Running Time: 52 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: No
Copyright Date: 2001
Available in French: No

Deep in the Bornean rainforest Dr. Anne Russon, primate psychologist, is broaching new territory in the quest to understand orangutan intelligence and psychology. Orangutans, like humans, have "culture." They do not rely solely on animal instinct for survival. Instead a rich and complex society of elders and peers provides the young with critical knowledge that is necessary for their survival in the rainforest. The destruction of orangutan habitat and the illegal pet-trade threaten their lives. When they are taken out of their habitat or when it is destroyed, their culture is disabled. Dr. Willie Smits, who directs the Wanariset Orangutan Reintroduction Project, and his team rescue hundreds of orangutans. They are committed to preserving orangutan habitat and to returning captives to the rainforest.

Awards: Merit Awards, International Wildlife Film Festival, Missoula; Finalist, Best Newcomer Award, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival; Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival; 2nd Place, EarthVision Environmental Film and Video Competition

Links: http://www.alchemyfilms.com - the producer’s site; www.organutan.com - The Balikpapan Orangutan Soctiety Website; www.wildaid.org - WildAid Website; www.orangutansonline.com - Orangutans Online Website

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