Gerald Durrell

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. When was Gerald Durrell born?January 7, 1925, Jamshedpur, British India
2. When did Gerald Durrell die?January 30, 1995, Jersey, Channel Islands
3. What was Gerald Durrell's job?British naturalist, conservationist, author, zookeeper, and television presenter
4. What is the notable works?The Overloaded Ark, My Family and Other Animals, The Amateur Naturalist
5. What is the awards?Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1982

Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Zoological Practice: The methods and principles used in the management and study of animals in zoos.
Species Recovery: The process of increasing the population of an endangered species to a level where it is no longer at risk of extinction.
Conservation Ethos: The fundamental beliefs and principles that guide the protection of nature and wildlife.