Canadian orangutan scientist Biruté Galdikas dead at 79
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- Biruté Mary Galdikas, a renowned Canadian scientist, dedicated her life to the study and conservation of orangutans, has died at 79.
- She was the last living member of the 'trimates' group of primatologists alongside Jane Goodall and Diane Fossey.
- Galdikas's work helped raise awareness about orangutan conservation and habitat loss.
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