{"title":"Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a pioneering Ugandan wildlife veterinarian and passionate conservationist. Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka is renowned for her groundbreaking efforts in advancing wildlife health care and promoting coexistence between humans and animals in Africa's rich ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer books, such as \u003cem\u003eWalking With Gorillas\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the intricate balance of nature and humanity, offering a profound understanding of wildlife conservation. They showcase her dedication to gorilla conservation and her innovative approaches that harmonise community and wildlife health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e categories, Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka's works provide a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of protecting endangered species, narrated with the expertise of someone deeply embedded in her field. Her stories inspire and educate, making them essential reads for anyone interested in conservation, science, and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse this collection to be inspired by her extraordinary journey and commitment to safeguarding the diverse ecosystems that are vital to our planet’s health.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"walking-with-gorillas-by-dr-gladys-kalema-zikusoka-9781950994267","title":"Walking With Gorillas","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an advocate for revolutionary integrated approaches to saving our planet. In an increasingly interconnected world, animal and human health alike depend on sustainable solutions, and Dr. Gladys has developed an innovative approach to conservation among the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and their human neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalking with Gorillas\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader on an incredible personal journey with Dr. Gladys, from her early days as a student in Uganda, enduring the assassination of her father during a military coup, to her veterinary education in England. She established the first veterinary department for the Ugandan government and founded one of the first organisations in the world that enables people to coexist with wildlife through improving the health and wellbeing of both. Her award-winning approach reduced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on critically endangered mountain gorillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the face of discrimination and a male-dominated world, one woman's passion and determination to build a brighter future for the local wildlife and human community offers inspiration and insights into what is truly possible for our planet when we come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855454359788,"sku":"9781950994267","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5737375f69af8f1428d7fd3711c7da7c.jpg?v=1759278281"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-gladys-kalema-zikusoka.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}