Dr Ian Redmond OBE Visits Animal Management Students
On Thursday 3rd November, we welcomed tropical biologist and conservationist, Dr Ian Redmond to our Animal Management Education Centre, at Puxton Park.
The students were treated to a fascinating talk from Dr Ian Redmond, around his work with great apes and elephants. He has been associated with mountain gorillas for over 35 years, through research, filming, tourism and conservation work.
Summarising his work to date, Dr Ian Redmond said: “I am a naturalist by birth, a biologist by training, and a conservationist by necessity. But conservation for me isn’t just about saving species. On a larger scale, the planet needs us to save functioning eco-systems; on a smaller scale, we must also recognise that species are made up of individual animals. For me, it became personal when I had the privilege of getting to know individual animals in the wild… I can truthfully say that some of my best friends are gorillas, and I care passionately about them and the future of all life on Earth.”
Animal Management Lecturer, Laura Link, added: “It was great to welcome Dr Ian Redmond to Puxton Park yesterday, who really captivated our learners with his incredible story.
“We learnt about his journey, his career and his research, including the story about how he introduced David Attenborough to the Mountain Gorillas – which inspired our learners to aim high.
“One learner mentioned how it was one of the best talks they have ever heard – opening their eyes to a potential new career within the industry.”
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