Alan Rabinowitz
American zoologist (1953–2018)
Alan Robert Rabinowitz (December 31, 1953 – August 5, 2018) was an American zoologist.[2] He was the chief scientist at Panthera Corporation, a nonprofit conservation organization devoted to protecting the world's 40 wild cat species.[3] He was called the "Indiana Jones of Wildlife Protection" by Time. He studied jaguars, clouded leopards, Asiatic leopards, tigers, Sumatran rhinos, bears, leopard cats, raccoons, and civets.[4]
Alan Robert Rabinowitz | |
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.jpg) Rabinowitz at the PopTech 2010 | |
| Born | December 31, 1953 |
| Died | August 5, 2018 (aged 64) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | Western Maryland College University of Tennessee |
| Known for | Wildlife conservation Jaguar Corridor concept |
| Awards | International Wildlife Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award (2008)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Bronx Zoo Panthera |
On August 5, 2018, Rabinowitz died from leukemia in Manhattan, aged 64.[5]
References
change- ↑ "International Wildlife Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Awards". Archived from the original on 2012-01-10.
- ↑ "Statement on the Life and Legacy of Panthera Founder and Renowned Conservationist, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz". Archived from the original on 2018-08-06. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ Matthew Bannister (2010-11-16). "A life devoted to big cats". BBC World Service, 24-minute interview on "Outlook". Retrieved 2010-11-16.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Walsh, Bryan (2008-01-10). "The Indiana Jones of Wildlife Protection". Time. Archived from the original on 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
- ↑ Conjour. "Dr Alan Rabinowitz, Panthera Co-Founder, Has Died". Conjour. Archived from the original on August 6, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2018.
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