Val Plumwood was an Australian philosopher, environmental activist and crocodile attack survivor. During a 1985 trip to Kakadu National park, Val was attacked repeatedly by a crocodile but miraculously survived. The experience completely reshaped her life and her perspective of her role within it.
Sources:
Book:
The Eye of the Crocodile
Documentaries:
Kakadu: Land of the Crocodile
Articles:
The Guardian,
National Museum of Australia,
Websites:
Val Plumwood,
Remembering Val Plumwood,
Kakadu National Park,
Sightseeing Tours Australia,
PBS
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