#Simona Kossak

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There's a movie about her out right now!

Simona Kossak (1943–2007) was a Polish scientist, ecologist and environmental activist who dedicated her life to protecting the Białowieża Primeval Forest, the oldest forest in Europe. She was an extraordinary and fascinating personality, known for her close connection to nature and animals. The locals often called her a "witch" because she lived in the seclusion of the forest and seemed to have a special relationship with the animals. Her pet "terror crow" was known for stealing gold and attacking cyclists - an anecdote that is often told. She lived in her small wooden hut, which had neither electricity nor running water, for over 30 years. A lynx occasionally slept in her bed, and a tame wild boar shared her home. Simona Kossak was known not only for her unconventional life, but also for her scientific contributions to nature conservation and her tireless work to protect the Białowieża Primeval Forest. She fought against the destruction of this unique ecosystem and left an important legacy in the field of environmental protection in Poland.

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Simona Kossak (1943-2007) Polish biologist, ecologist, author, PhD in forestry, and uncompromising conservation activist. They called her a witch, because she chatted with animals and owned a terrorist-crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders. She spent more than 30 years in a wooden hut in the Białowieża Forest, without electricity or access to running water. A lynx slept in her bed, and a tamed boar lived under the same roof with her. She was also an activist who fought for the protection of Europe’s oldest forest. Simona believed that one ought to live simply, and close to nature. Among animals she found that which she never found with humans.

Photo: Lech Wilczek

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Wonderful pictures of Simona Kossak, biologist, who lived 30 years in the woods with no power or any amenities.

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JAKUB GIERSZAŁ for Zwierciadło Nov Issue 🤎🌿🌳

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In my soul I am Simona Kossak

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Simona Kossak with her creatures by Lech Wilczek

Have you heard of Simona Kossak? She was a scientist, ecologist, and an activist who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest. She was also a fascinating person. The locals called her a witch, because she chatted with animals and owned a terrorist-crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders. She spent more than 30 years in a wooden hut in the Białowieża Forest (Poland), without electricity or access to running water. A lynx slept in her bed, and a tamed boar lived with her under the same roof.

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Simona Kossak

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Simona Kossak (1943-2007) Polish biologist, ecologist, author, PhD in forestry, and uncompromising conservation activist

They called her a witch because she chatted with animals and owned a crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders.

She spent more than 30 years in a wooden hut in Poland's Białowieża Forest, without electricity or access to running water. A lynx slept in her bed, and a tamed boar lived under the same roof with her. She was a scientist, ecologist, and the author of award-winning films, as well as radio broadcasts. She was also an activist who fought for the protection of Europe’s oldest forest. Simona believed that one ought to live simply, and close to nature. Among animals, she found that which she never found with humans.

Photo Lech Wilczek.

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"Me volví. Cinco de ellos, con orejas acechantes y sobre las patas rígidas, me miraban y me llamaban: ¡No vayas, no vayas, allá abajo está la muerte!"

Anna Kamińska (2015), Simona. Opowieść o niezwyczajnym życiu Simony Kossak

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Kinolubowie! 🌟 Chciałam zwrócić uwagę na dwa filmy, które w swoim rdzeniu są bajkowe. Jeden przyznaje się do tego od razu, a drugi udaje, że to życie. No, ale nikt się nie nabierze, choć to bardzo przyjemna bajka! Pierwszy film, "Megapolis" Coppoli, już w kinach! 🌆 To cudowny traktat o cywilizacji, miłości i przyszłości. Film jest staroświecki w najlepszym znaczeniu tego słowa. Dialogi przypominają tempo i jakość filmów Felliniego i te cyrkowe motywy 🙂. Wyobraźcie sobie Nowy Rzym, miasto przyszłości, gdzie wizjoner (Adam Driver) i klasyczny polityk ścierają się na politycznej scenie. 🎬 Drugi film to bajkowa opowieść o życiu prof. Simony Kossak. Film skupia się na epoce, którą znam, a że wtedy byłam dzieckiem, to mi to słodkie flow opowieści kompletnie nie przeszkadza. I podejrzewam, że wiele osób się zachwyci. I dobrze. 🌳 Warto zobaczyć oba filmy. "Simona Kossak" w kinach już wkrótce!

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The premier of SIMONA KOSSAK (dir. Adrian Panek) starring JAKUB GIERSZAŁ & SANDRA DRZYMALSKA is set on 22nd of November! 🦌🌿🐗

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Simona Kossak (1943-2007) Polish biologist, ecologist, author, PhD in forestry, and uncompromising conservation activist

They called her a witch because she chatted with animals and owned a crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders.

She spent more than 30 years in a wooden hut in the Białowieża Forest, without electricity or access to running water. A lynx slept in her bed, and a tamed boar lived under the same roof with her. She was a scientist, ecologist, and the author of award-winning films, as well as radio broadcasts. She was also an activist who fought for the protection of Europe’s oldest forest. Simona believed that one ought to live simply, and close to nature. Among animals, she found that which she never found with humans.

Photo Lech Wilczek.

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Have you heard of Simona Kossak? She was a scientist, ecologist, and an activist who fought to protect Europe's oldest forest. She was also a fascinating person. The locals called her a witch (an experience that Nya from Witterkin knows well), because she chatted with animals and owned a terrorist-crow, who stole gold and attacked bicycle riders. She spent more than 30 years in a wooden hut in the Białowieża Forest (Poland), without electricity or access to running water. A lynx slept in her bed, and a tamed boar lived with her under the same roof.

Simona Kossak was born on this day in 1943.

More: https://culture.pl/en/article/the-extraordinary-life-of-simona-kossak

Image: Simona with her creatures photographed by Lech Wilczek