{"title":"Lou Grossfeldt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the compelling works of Lou Grossfeldt, a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and an insightful author in the fields of \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Grossfeldt invites readers on a remarkable journey through the world of primates, highlighting their intricate behaviours, the threats they face, and the urgent need for conservation efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore titles like \u003cem\u003eAmanka Stories: Saving the Last Apes\u003c\/em\u003e, where Grossfeldt shares powerful narratives about the endangered great apes and the efforts to protect their future in the wild. Through engaging storytelling, readers gain an understanding of the challenges faced by these majestic creatures and the global initiatives striving for their survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOur Primate Family: Stories of Conservation and Kin\u003c\/em\u003e, Grossfeldt delves deeper into the unique relationships we share with primates, shedding light on fascinating species while emphasising the importance of preserving their habitats. His work is an invitation to reflect on our role in the natural world and the interconnectedness of all living beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLou Grossfeldt's books are not just educational resources; they are calls to action that inspire readers to engage with the pressing issues of wildlife conservation. Whether you're a science enthusiast or a concerned global citizen, you'll find his writing both enlightening and motivating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"our-primate-family-stories-of-conservation-and-kin-by-lou-grossfeldt-9781922129765","title":"Our Primate Family: Stories of Conservation and Kin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOur Primate Family\u003c\/em\u003e, Lou Grossfeldt writes about her love of and work with primates. I have known and admired Lou since 2008 when I first visited the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, where she has worked as a primate keeper for much of her life. When I visit Australia, I always look forward to spending time with Lou and the other keepers at the zoo, hearing the latest stories about the chimpanzee family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, during her more than twenty years' experience with monkeys and apes (and other animals, too), Lou has so many stories to share, stories that will fascinate and often enlighten those who read this book. It is my hope that many people will read and enjoy these stories, and that this will encourage them to join the growing band of those of us who care and help us to make a positive difference for primates and all living things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFounder, the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLou Grossfeldt has always wanted to work with animals. Today, she is one of Australia's leading experts on primate husbandry and care. Lou has spent more than two decades working to help save our primate family from extinction, and today she supervises the African primate division at Taronga Zoo, which includes managing some of mankind's closest relatives, the Chimpanzees and Gorillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, \u003cem\u003eOur Primate Family\u003c\/em\u003e, Lou shares her remarkable stories with award-winning writer David Blissett. You'll travel from the stunning rainforests of Borneo and Vietnam to the vanishing wilderness of Madagascar and Uganda, then to one of the world's most iconic zoos. You'll read about the refugees of the forest and meet some notable members of the family: mighty Kibabu, lover of lettuce and waterfowl; Sonny, Sydney's own snow monkey; Willow, shy, beautiful, and with a fire-fighting fixation; and Lubutu, the wisest and most judicious of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLou offers insight into the plight facing primates in the wild. They are a group of animals more like us than any other. They are beautiful, enigmatic, and often misunderstood. They are our biological family, and many of them are in trouble. Lou shares some practical advice each of us can follow to help make a tangible difference to the survival of these amazing animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46336080150764,"sku":"9781922129765","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9708773482872.jpg?v=1743667625"},{"product_id":"amanka-stories-saving-the-last-apes-by-lou-grossfeldt-9781925556704","title":"Amanka Stories: Saving the Last Apes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmanka\u003c\/em\u003e is a word from one of the languages used by people living in the rural north west of Uganda. It's a beautiful, rich word that means \"family\". Yet, in the forests and villages of this part of Uganda—and across much of tropical Africa and Asia—families are at war. In the narrowing margins between forest and farm, human and non-human, there is a growing conflict. A deadly conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAmanka\u003c\/em\u003e Book Project has been coordinated by writer, David Blissett and primate curator, Lou Grossfeldt. We celebrate our closest living relatives by sharing the stories and experiences of the people who are working, fighting, and sometimes risking their lives to save them. We focus on all ape species (gorilla, orangutan, chimpanzee, bonobo, and the gibbon family). These are stories of sacrifice and courage and hope; tears and happiness; love and loss. In each chapter, Lou and David speak with people who devote their lives to the conservation and wellbeing of the apes. This includes scientists, researchers, caregivers, vets, filmmakers, and conservation advocates. Many of the stories in this book have never been told before and will give readers a direct insight into the day-to-day heartaches, challenges, and joys of working with these intelligent, sentient beings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We wrote this book to raise awareness of the plight of our ape family and to share the stories of the unsung heroes who are trying to help them. All contributors have been donated to this project and profits from book sales will be donated to various ape conservation and enrichment programs or projects.\"\u003c\/em\u003e – Lou Grossfeldt and David Blissett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830016430316,"sku":"9781925556704","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15892373482873.jpg?v=1758268868"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lou-grossfeldt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}