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Primatologist Mireya Mayor is living proof that courage and determination can make the impossible possible. For Mireya Mayor, even as a young child whose house was filled with cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, a chicken, and a snapping turtle, nothing was quite wild enough. Older, she traded her pom-poms as a cheerleader for the National Football League for the swamps of the South American jungle. The first woman wildlife TV reporter for National Geographic, she traveled the world, but things still weren't quite wild enough. It was only when Mireya went to Madagascar that things FINALLY got wild enough. This biography of the woman who convinced the prime minister of Madagascar to make the mouse lemur's rain forest a protected national park is an inspiring—and wild story.
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Discover the untamed spirit of Mireya Mayor, the daring primatologist who defied all odds to leave her mark on history. As the winner of the renowned 2022 Russell Freedman Award for Nonfiction and a finalist in the 2022 Foreword INDIES, her latest book, "Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist," will captivate both young and old with its gripping tale of courage and determination.
From a tender age, Mireya Mayor's passion for the wild set her apart. Growing up surrounded by a menagerie of animals, her appetite for adventure knew no bounds. Leaving her comfortable life behind, she embarked on a journey into the heart of the South American jungle, exchanging cheering pom-poms for thrilling encounters with exotic wildlife.
Breaking barriers, Mireya became the first female wildlife TV reporter for National Geographic, cementing her status as a trailblazer. Her relentless pursuit of the extraordinary took her to every corner of the globe, but it was in the mysterious depths of Madagascar that her wildest dreams came true.
Prepare to be inspired as Mireya Mayor's mesmerizing biography unravels the captivating story of how she convinced the prime minister of Madagascar to preserve the endangered mouse lemur's rainforest habitat. This remarkable achievement not only consolidated her legacy as a fearless advocate for wildlife protection but also forever changed the fate of an entire species.
Unleash your imagination and immerse yourself in the pages of "Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist." Ignite your curiosity and join Mireya Mayor on her extraordinary quest for the wildest experiences life has to offer. Don't miss out on this exhilarating tale of adventure and conservation that will leave you yearning for your own wild encounters.
Get your copy of "Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist" today and embark on a wild journey unlike any other. Click here to order now.
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