Iain Douglas-Hamilton
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Iain Douglas-Hamilton, OBE
, (born 16 August 1942) is a zoologist
known for his study of elephant
s.
He earned both a B.Sc.
and a D.Phil.
in zoology from Oriel College, Oxford, and he is the recipient of the 2010 Indianapolis Prize
for his work on elephant conservation.
His chief research interest is to understand elephant choices by studying their movements.
Douglas-Hamilton is the son of Lord David Douglas-Hamilton
and Ann Prunella Stack. In 1993, he started an organization called "Save the Elephants
." Wildlife documentary presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton
is his daughter
.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, (born 16 August 1942) is a zoologist
Zoology
Zoology |zoölogy]]), is the branch of biology that relates to the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct...
known for his study of elephant
Elephant
Elephants are large land mammals in two extant genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta, with the third genus Mammuthus extinct...
s.
He earned both a B.Sc.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
and a D.Phil.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in zoology from Oriel College, Oxford, and he is the recipient of the 2010 Indianapolis Prize
Indianapolis Prize
The Indianapolis Prize is an award given every other year to an individual who has made significant strides in conservation efforts involving an animal species or multiple animal species.-The prize:...
for his work on elephant conservation.
His chief research interest is to understand elephant choices by studying their movements.
Douglas-Hamilton is the son of Lord David Douglas-Hamilton
Lord David Douglas-Hamilton
Squadron Leader Lord David Douglas-Hamilton was a Scottish nobleman, pilot, and boxer.The youngest son of Lt...
and Ann Prunella Stack. In 1993, he started an organization called "Save the Elephants
Save the Elephants
Save the Elephants is a London-headquartered nonprofit organization founded in September 1993 by Iain Douglas-Hamilton. Save the Elephants works to sustain elephant populations and preserve the habitats in which elephants are found, while at the same time fostering a heightened appreciation and...
." Wildlife documentary presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Saba Iassa Douglas-Hamilton is a Kenyan wildlife conservationist and television presenter.-Early life:Born on a farm near Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, she is the daughter of zoologist, Iain Douglas-Hamilton and Oria Douglas-Hamilton née Rocco. Saba means "seven" in Swahili...
is his daughter
Daughter
A daughter is a female offspring; a girl, woman, or female animal in relation to her parents. The male equivalent is a son. Analogously the name is used on several areas to show relations between groups or elements.-Etymology:...
.
External links
- "Iain Douglas-Hamilton", Elephant facts and information database
- "Dr. Iain Douglas Hamilton Biography", Walt Disney World Public Affairs
- Save the Elephants