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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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