3. What inspiration did Smits gain on the mission to save the endangered orangutan?Answer: He learned the fact that we human cannot survive once we lose other species; our fates are linked.
4. Why did Smits fail to make a big difference to slow down the decline in the orangutan population despite his dedication?Answer: Increased illegal logging as well as the booming of palm oil business resulted in deforestation, which brought a series of severe consequences that devastated the orangutans’ natural habitat.
5. What measure did Smits adopt for the sake of saving orangutans in 2003?Answer: He grew a new rainforest, designed as a refuge for orangutans and a model for a new kind of human community.