Biruté Galdikas Dies at 79, Marking the End of an Era in Orangutan Conservation
Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, the pioneering primatologist who devoted more than five decades to studying and protecting orangutans, has died. She passed away in Los Angeles on March 24, 2026, at the age of 79, after a battle with lung cancer, according to Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 2026 — Dr. Galdikas' death was confirmed this week by colleagues and conservation [...]










