Summary
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, a well-known elephant conservationist, died at age 83 in Nairobi. He dedicated his life to studying and protecting African elephants and played a key role in banning the international ivory trade.
Key Facts
- Iain Douglas-Hamilton died at 83 in Nairobi.
- He was a leading expert on African elephants and their behavior.
- His research contributed to banning the international ivory trade.
- He was an ambassador for the African wildlife conservation charity, Tusk.
- Douglas-Hamilton founded Save the Elephants in 1993.
- He faced dangers in his work, including encounters with poachers and natural disasters.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-US President Barack Obama later agreed to a ban on ivory trade in 2015.
- He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
