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Congratulations to
Professor Carl Jones
We’re delighted to announce that
Durrell’s Chief Scientist, Professor
Carl Jones, has won the 2016
Indianapolis Prize! It’s recognised as
the world’s leading award in animal
conservation.
Carl is also the Scientific Director of the Mauritian
Wildlife Foundation. He has spent more than 30
years dedicated to saving species on the brink
of extinction. His commitment and hard work
have helped save eight species, including the
Mauritius kestrel, pink pigeon and echo parakeet,
from almost certain extinction.
Carl willl be honoured at the Indianapolis
Prize Gala on 15 October 2016. Please join
us in congratulating Carl on this momentous
achievement!
To learn more about Carl’s amazing
work, visit www.durrell.org/carl
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saving species from extinction

