Birutė Galdikas
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Summary
Birutė Galdikas was born on May 10, 1946[1], in Wiesbaden[2]. She died on March 24, 2026[3], in Los Angeles[4]. She worked as an anthropologist[5], zoologist[6], university teacher[7], conservationist[8], and primatologist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,545 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1946[11]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[12]
- Occupation: ethologist[13]
- Field of work: primatology[14], anthropology[15], ethology[16], primate[17]
- Employer: Simon Fraser University[18]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[19]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of Canada[20], Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[21], Guggenheim Fellowship[22], The Explorers Club Medal[23]
- Influenced by: Louis Leakey[24], Jane Goodall[25]
- Sex or gender: female[26]
- Part of: The Trimates[27]
- Commons category: Birutė Galdikas[28]
- Family name: Galdikas[29]
- Given name: Birutė[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], Lithuanian[32]
- Name in native language: Birutė Galdikas[33]
- Interested in: anthropology[34]
Why It Matters
Birutė Galdikas has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Birutė Galdikas born?
Birutė Galdikas was born in Wiesbaden[2].
Where did Birutė Galdikas die?
Birutė Galdikas died in Los Angeles[4].
What did Birutė Galdikas do for work?
Birutė Galdikas worked as an anthropologist[5], zoologist[6], university teacher[7], conservationist[8], and primatologist[9].
Where did Birutė Galdikas go to school?
Birutė Galdikas was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[19].
What awards did Birutė Galdikas receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[20], Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[21], Guggenheim Fellowship[22], and The Explorers Club Medal[23].