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Many of us live in a society that sees the world as a place to conquer, when really, it's a place we need to understand and protect. Because in reality, the animals, forests, insects, and all that exists in the great outdoors is not beneath us, it is part of us. And it was one determined woman's mission to prove it. This is Watch Her Cook.

Many of us live in a society that sees the world as a place to conquer, when really, it's a place we need to understand and protect. Because in reality, the animals, forests, insects, and all that exists in the great outdoors is not beneath us, it is part of us. And it was one determined woman's mission to prove it. This is Watch Her Cook.

Many of us live in a society that sees the world as a place to conquer, when really, it's a place we need to understand and protect. Because in reality, the animals, forests, insects, and all that exists in the great outdoors is not beneath us, it is part of us. And it was one determined woman's mission to prove it. This is Watch Her Cook.

Yeah. And we were inspired to do Simona's story from of all things, a viral Facebook post. And hopefully as we describe her and get into her story, you'll know exactly the photo that we're speaking about. So like Cassie just alluded to, today we are exploring the incredible story of Simona Kosak, an inspiring figure in environmental activism and ecology.

Yeah. And we were inspired to do Simona's story from of all things, a viral Facebook post. And hopefully as we describe her and get into her story, you'll know exactly the photo that we're speaking about. So like Cassie just alluded to, today we are exploring the incredible story of Simona Kosak, an inspiring figure in environmental activism and ecology.

Yeah. And we were inspired to do Simona's story from of all things, a viral Facebook post. And hopefully as we describe her and get into her story, you'll know exactly the photo that we're speaking about. So like Cassie just alluded to, today we are exploring the incredible story of Simona Kosak, an inspiring figure in environmental activism and ecology.

She was a scientist, biologist, professor of forest sciences, ecologist, and a writer. Often called an animal psychologist, she had a rare ability to understand and form deep connections with wild animals. She spent over 30 years living in the Biało-Wiesia forest, where she dedicated much of her life to advocating for the protection of the forest, which is Europe's oldest.

She was a scientist, biologist, professor of forest sciences, ecologist, and a writer. Often called an animal psychologist, she had a rare ability to understand and form deep connections with wild animals. She spent over 30 years living in the Biało-Wiesia forest, where she dedicated much of her life to advocating for the protection of the forest, which is Europe's oldest.

She was a scientist, biologist, professor of forest sciences, ecologist, and a writer. Often called an animal psychologist, she had a rare ability to understand and form deep connections with wild animals. She spent over 30 years living in the Biało-Wiesia forest, where she dedicated much of her life to advocating for the protection of the forest, which is Europe's oldest.

This was also due to the fact that her childhood was during a time of immense political and social upheaval. Poland was devastated by the war. After it ended, the country went under Soviet influence, forcing Poland to adopt a communist government. The communist regime aimed to eliminate any form of dissent or opposition.

This was also due to the fact that her childhood was during a time of immense political and social upheaval. Poland was devastated by the war. After it ended, the country went under Soviet influence, forcing Poland to adopt a communist government. The communist regime aimed to eliminate any form of dissent or opposition.

This was also due to the fact that her childhood was during a time of immense political and social upheaval. Poland was devastated by the war. After it ended, the country went under Soviet influence, forcing Poland to adopt a communist government. The communist regime aimed to eliminate any form of dissent or opposition.

This meant that political opponents, like intellectuals, activists, and even artists, were often silenced or oppressed, and environmental activism and scientific pursuits didn't always align with the priorities of the state.

This meant that political opponents, like intellectuals, activists, and even artists, were often silenced or oppressed, and environmental activism and scientific pursuits didn't always align with the priorities of the state.

This meant that political opponents, like intellectuals, activists, and even artists, were often silenced or oppressed, and environmental activism and scientific pursuits didn't always align with the priorities of the state.

After completing her studies, Simona secured a position at the Mammal Research Institute in Biało-Vieja Forest. This ancient forest is one of the last primeval woodlands in all of Europe, meaning it has been largely untouched by human exploitation or deforestation. Say that word three times fast.

After completing her studies, Simona secured a position at the Mammal Research Institute in Biało-Vieja Forest. This ancient forest is one of the last primeval woodlands in all of Europe, meaning it has been largely untouched by human exploitation or deforestation. Say that word three times fast.

After completing her studies, Simona secured a position at the Mammal Research Institute in Biało-Vieja Forest. This ancient forest is one of the last primeval woodlands in all of Europe, meaning it has been largely untouched by human exploitation or deforestation. Say that word three times fast.

Biało-Vieja. I've said this word, as have you, about 100. I hear it in my sleep.

Biało-Vieja. I've said this word, as have you, about 100. I hear it in my sleep.