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Richard Leakey
Fossil discoveries contributed to our understanding of human evolution, and he led wildlife conservation efforts in Kenya.
Gerald Durrell
Founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and advocated for captive breeding for endangered species.
Harrison Ford
Actor who also serves as vice-chair of Conservation International and has been a major advocate for conservation and biodiversity.
David Attenborough
Created numerous wildlife documentaries like 'Planet Earth' to educate the public about the importance of biodiversity and the need for conservation.
Gaylord Nelson
Founded Earth Day and promoted policies for environmental protection and conservation.
Chico Mendes
Fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and advocated for the rights of indigenous and rubber tappers.
Steve Irwin
Popularized wildlife conservation through 'The Crocodile Hunter', and founded the Australia Zoo and the Steve Irwin Conservation Foundation.
Jane Goodall
Pioneered research on chimpanzee behavior and established the Jane Goodall Institute for wildlife conservation and sustainable development in human communities.
Birute Galdikas
Known for her in-depth studies of orangutans and her efforts to protect these primates and their habitat in Borneo.
Rachel Carson
Wrote 'Silent Spring' which raised public awareness about environmental issues and helped ban DDT in the US.
Douglas Tompkins
Founded Tompkins Conservation, and helped create national parks in Chile and Argentina, preserving millions of acres.
Dian Fossey
Studied and advocated for the conservation of mountain gorillas, which also helped to promote wildlife tourism in Rwanda.
Theodore Roosevelt
Established numerous national parks and the US Forest Service, supporting the conservation of natural resources in America.
Terry Tempest Williams
Author and conservationist known for writing about the American West and advocating for the preservation of its landscapes.
John Muir
Founded the Sierra Club, advocated for national parks, and raised awareness on the importance of wilderness preservation.
Ansel Adams
His photography of the American West, especially Yosemite National Park, has been instrumental in the conservation movement.
Sylvia Earle
Oceanographer who has led efforts to create marine protected areas and has evangelized ocean conservation through books, speaking, and film.
Julia Hill
Lived in a 180-foot-tall ancient redwood tree for 738 days to prevent it from being cut down, bringing international attention to deforestation.
Wangari Maathai
Founded the Green Belt Movement in Kenya, promoting environmental conservation and women's rights, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
E.O. Wilson
Biologist and writer who advocated for biodiversity and founded the field of sociobiology.
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