S7 E7: A New Biography Captures Conservation Luminary Dr. George Schaller

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with author Miriam Horn about her biography of conservationist George Schaller and his impact on wildlife research.

George Schaller is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern field biology — a scientist whose work helped transform how we study animals in the wild. From gorillas in the Congo to snow leopards in the Himalayas, his research has shaped conservation for decades. This week, WCS Wild Audio caught up with author Miriam Horn to discuss her new biography of Schaller, Homesick for a World Unknown, and the legacy of a life spent observing wildlife. Reporting: Nat Moss Guest: Miriam Horn

People in this episode

Host: Nat Moss

Guest: Miriam Horn

Topics covered

• conservation
• field biology
• wildlife observation
• biography
• animal research

Keywords

• George Schaller
• Miriam Horn
• wildlife conservation
• field biology
• gorillas
• snow leopards
• biography

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wildlife Conservation Society

Books & works: Homesick for a World Unknown

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