Researching and saving primates from human conflict with primatologist Paula Pebsworth

Paula Pebsworth landed her first research job by emailing and asking one question, "Can I volunteer my time to help you?" This got her working with some of her research idols and led to her study of geophagy, a self-medicating behavior where primates will eat clay to alleviate GI symptoms. Paula has traveled the world doing her research and witnessed beautiful moments in nature. From Madagascar to Japan, Paula is a go-getter who values finding a way to help reduce human-wildlife conflict in the world. If you're inspired by Paula's work, you can read her research papers online. And, if you’d like to reach out to Paula, you can email her directly at [email protected]. Paula is currently in India undergoing another research project and can be slow to respond. -- Resources mentioned in this episode: Primate Information Network Jane Goodall David Attenborough Poisonwood Bible - Barbara Kingsolver This Changes Everything - Naomi Klein Draw Down - Paul Hawken Bill McKibbon *some of these links are affiliate links and purchasing through them helps support the podcast -- Join the conversation on Facebook, follow us on Instagram, and try our repurposed coffee body scrub. Don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast with other eco-warriors. We read all of your reviews and your positive ratings help us spread the word and spur more eco-warriors to action.