Ask a Wild Animal Expert
Have you ever wondered what it's like to put a diaper on a baby orangutan? Or feed a baby elephant from a bottle, or have its trunk in your face? How much do elephants weigh when they are babies? Are orangutans as intelligent as humans?
Well, we invited some world famous animal experts to answer YOUR questions about these two amazing endangered species. Leave your questions in the Comments and we will post the answers here on April 8.
Who are these experts who will be answering your questions?
- Dr. Birute Galdikas is a world-renowned primatologist who works with orphaned baby orangutans in the Pacific island of Borneo to reintroduce them into the wild.
- Dame Daphne Sheldrick is a celebrated elephant authority who rescues and rehabilitates orphaned baby elephants in Kenya, Africa.
They are both featured in the IMAX movie, Born to be Wild 3D coming to theaters on April 8. It is "an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals". . . in other words, absolutely full of cuteness!!! Just look at this behind-the-scenes video.
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So leave your questions in the Comments and come back on April 8 to read what the animal experts have to say.
— Video Courtesy Warner Bros.
I loved it. Especial the elephants. I envy you.
1.Why do you like taking care of baby elephants?
2.How many elephants do you work with?
3.If you got to name a baby elephant what would you name it?
I hope to hear from you and thank you.
Comment #26 | Posted by: Emerald on March 28, 2011 at 04:30 AM
What is going through your mind when you come face-to-face with the wild animals? why is it so important to kids to learn about orphans of the wild?
Comment #27 | Posted by: Narnian123 on March 31, 2011 at 07:27 PM
Can people ride on elephants? (a)
How do the orangutans sleep? (n)
How tall are elephants? (d)
I want to know if orangutans eat spaghetti? (r)
Comment #28 | Posted by: Ms. H on April 01, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Can you tame the animals enough to get as pets?
Comment #29 | Posted by: Asas47 on April 01, 2011 at 05:26 PM
wow i love this
Comment #30 | Posted by: hailee on April 04, 2011 at 02:04 PM
that movie was awesome
Comment #31 | Posted by: quil on April 04, 2011 at 04:56 PM
this movie ima go see this its a cool movie
Comment #32 | Posted by: BUBBLES AKA BOO BOO on April 05, 2011 at 11:33 AM
I love Nature movies this is right up my alley
Comment #33 | Posted by: -star-light- on April 06, 2011 at 02:14 PM
How do snakes lay eggs?
Comment #34 | Posted by: Jessica on April 25, 2011 at 07:59 PM
oh my godness!those monkeys,gorillas,or orangutans are so adorable.iwonder whats it like to work with such cute animals?i hope to be a animal worker when i grow up tu work with adorable animals.also to help those anomals in need or being in danger of exstincion.i want to be a helper of earths animal life.would you do the same?
Comment #35 | Posted by: yennifer78 on May 05, 2011 at 05:58 PM
oh my godness!those monkeys,gorillas,or orangutans are so adorable.iwonder whats it like to work with such cute animals?i hope to be a animal worker when i grow up tu work with adorable animals.also to help those anomals in need or being in danger of exstincion.i want to be a helper of earths animal life.would you do the same?
Comment #36 | Posted by: yennifer78 on May 05, 2011 at 05:58 PM
i just got out of wait is that my phone
Comment #37 | Posted by: jade8 on May 24, 2011 at 03:56 PM
what kind people whould put nice show on this video
Comment #38 | Posted by: artbird103 on May 30, 2011 at 09:54 PM
pretty anamals with flowers
Comment #39 | Posted by: artbird103 on May 30, 2011 at 09:57 PM
What will happen if you put smart with speed. Like put a cheetah with a chimpanzee when they are babies. Will they live together? What will happen a long their lives.
Comment #40 | Posted by: A Question on August 24, 2011 at 09:37 PM
Do herbivores go into shock when attacked so that their senses are dulled or sense of pain suspended?
Comment #41 | Posted by: jacob on August 02, 2012 at 04:09 PM