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“We Shan't Save All We Would Like To, But We Shall Save A Great Deal More Than If We Had Never Tried.”

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Peter Scott was a renowned conservationist, born on September 14, 1909, and passed away on August 29, 1989. He is known for his contributions to wildlife conservation, nature documentary production, and the establishment of conservation organizations. more

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