Episode 172: “Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller” with Miriam Horn

About this episode

The episode discusses the life and contributions of George B. Schaller, a pioneering wildlife biologist known for his work with mountain gorillas.

Summary In 1959, George Schaller entered the Virunga Mountains with nothing but a notebook and a folding chair. At a time when the world viewed the mountain gorilla as a savage, cinematic monster, George saw something else: a peaceful, social being whose world we were only just beginning to understand. By sitting lower than the […] Read full article: Episode 172: “Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller” with Miriam Horn

People in this episode

Guest: Miriam Horn

Topics covered

• mountain gorillas
• wildlife conservation
• nature exploration
• scientific research
• human-animal relationships

Keywords

• George B. Schaller
• mountain gorillas
• Virunga Mountains
• wildlife conservation
• nature

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