The conservation world mourns the loss of Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a British-born zoologist who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's elephants. Douglas-Hamilton, who passed away Monday in Kenya, was instrumental in exposing the ivory poaching crisis of the 1980s, when over half of Africa's elephants were killed in just one decade.
His groundbreaking work with tracking technology and collaring systems revolutionized elephant protection efforts and helped lead to the historic 1989 international ivory trade ban.
We remember him as someone who "generously shared his knowledge and expertise with the conservation community, inspiring action and collaboration," honoring a life that not only protected elephants but empowered those dedicated to their conservation. Douglas-Hamilton is survived by his wife Oria, two daughters, and six grandchildren.
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