We often mourn musicians and actors when they pass, but there are other public figures and heroes who deserve just as much recognition for their life’s work.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton was one of them.
The pioneering elephant conservationist has now passed away at the age of 83.
Ian Douglas-Hamilton wasn’t just a zoologist — he was the leading voice who first revealed to the world how elephants think, feel, choose, and grieve. His life’s work fundamentally transformed how humans understand and protect these animals.
Sadly, he died aged 83 at his home in Nairobi on Monday.
There’s no doubt about the impact Douglas-Hamilton made — just look at the people who paid tribute to him after the tragic news:
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Prince William honored him as “a man who dedicated his life to conservation and whose life’s work leaves lasting impact on our appreciation for, and understanding of, elephants,” adding, “The memories of spending time in Africa with him will remain with me forever.”
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