"The Grey Seal in Britain: A Twentieth Century History of a Nature Conservation Success"
This article examines the complex history of the grey seal problem in Britain since 1914.
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"From 'Useless Brutes' to National Treasures: A Century of Evolving Attitudes towards Native Fauna in New South Wales, 1860s to 1960s"
The emergence of native fauna as a theme in conservation is used to explore the changing relationship between nature and human culture in late nineteenth century and early to mid-twentieth century Australia.
"The Politics of Conservation in France in the 19th Century"
Matagne examines French conservation policies in the 19th century with reference to three important issues: i) the protection of landscapes; ii) the protection of animal and vegetable species; and iii) nature conservation in the colonies.
Biruté Galdikas's work with orangutans on Borneo
In 1971, Biruté Galdikas begins her long-term study of wild orangutans, which would greatly expand human scientific knowledge on these primates.
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Dian Fossey's Work with Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
Fossey becomes a leading expert on mountain gorillas and advocates for their protection.
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Jane Goodall's long-term study of chimpanzees
Jane Goodall begins her decades-long study of social interactions of wild chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.
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World Wildlife Foundation
The non-profit organization’s main goal is the protection of endangered species.
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The Nature Conservancy
The international, nonprofit organization works to protect ecologically important habitats.
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The Wilderness Society founded
The society is concerned with the conservation of American wilderness areas.
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Albert National Park in Belgian Congo
The Albert National Park (later renamed Virunga) in the Belgian Congo becomes the first National Park in Africa.
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