Biologist Leif Cocks began observing and interacting with orangutans as a zookeeper with the Perth Zoo. Today he studies and interrelates with orangutans in the wild within their own habitat in the rainforest. Journey with Leif as he recounts his own actions of saving orangutans back into the wild.

Music composer Rayko, “Until We Meet Again” from ‘The Man In the High Castle’, is lobbying for California Assembly Bill 2764 to prevent new factory farms. These farms prioritize agribusiness profits, harming animals, the environment, social justice, and public health. Rayko advocates for replacing the factory farm system with a more sustainable and humane approach.

Biologist Leif Cocks began observing and interacting with animals as a zookeeper with the Perth Zoo. Today he studies and interacts with orangutans in the wild within their own habitat. Adventure with Leif on a journey of his research and saving the critically endangered orangutan.

This Inspiration Monday episode is inspired by Your Positive Imprint oceanographers, enviro capitalists, and climate change scientists.  Climate change is rapid and it is human caused global warming.  A planet in a state of urgency. Guests: Helen Phillips, Nathan Bindoff, Josh Willis, Inna Braverman, Mike Silvestrini, Terry Lilley, Andrew Bracken, Ray Schmitt, Kurt Polzin.

Beaches are eroding. Trade winds are changing. Coastal properties are falling into the ocean, most recently in Hawai’i. Oceans are public property so who is liable for the clean-up caused by climate change? Taxpayers are already feeling the impacts of climate change. Marine biologist Terry Lilley.