Conservationist Iain Douglas-Hamilton Passes Away, Leaving Legacy in Elephant Protection
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a renowned British-born zoologist and conservationist, has passed away at the age of 83. He was the founder of Save the Elephants, an organization dedicated to the protection of elephants. Douglas-Hamilton was instrumental in pioneering the use of trackers and collars to combat poaching and the illegal ivory trade. His efforts were crucial in exposing the ivory poaching crisis and led to the international ban on ivory trade in 1989. Despite the ban, the demand for ivory continued, threatening the survival of African elephants. Douglas-Hamilton's advocacy was pivotal in closing domestic ivory markets in several countries during the 2010s. He was a respected figure in conservation, admired for his lifelong dedication to understanding and protecting elephants. 
