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Daphne Sheldrick

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Kenya-based British author, conservationist and expert in animal husbandry (1934-2018)

United KingdomWritersLived 1934 to 2018 · aged 83
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Dame Daphne Marjorie Sheldrick, was a Kenyan author, conservationist and expert in animal husbandry, particularly the raising and reintegrating of orphaned elephants into the wild for over 30 years. She was the founder of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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The Shedrick Wildlife Trust in 2025The Shedrick Wildlife Trust in 2025Secretary Kerry Walks With Ambassador Godec, Angela Sheldrick, and an Elephant Caretaker at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (16735528344)Secretary Kerry Walks With Ambassador Godec, Angela Sheldrick, and an Elephant Caretaker at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (16735528344)

Awards 4

2006Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
2001Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear
1992Global 500 Roll of Honour
1989Member of the Order of the British Empire

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1934 to 2018 · aged 83
Written about in
10 languages

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