In Borneo, primatologist Birutė Galdikas works with orphaned orangutans until they’re ready to survive on their own. As shown in the clip embedded above, the documentary also travels to Kenya, where young elephants play soccer under the guidance of Daphne Sheldrick. The rule of thumb for both researchers boils down to a simple formula: rescue, rehabilitate and return.
Born to Be Wild opens April 8 on Imax screens.
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