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“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.”

Quote by John James Audubon

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John James Audubon

John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist and natural history painter, famous for his exquisite illustrations of birds. Born on April 26, 1785, and passing away on January 27, 1851, Audubon conducted extensive observations and research on North American birds in the early 19th century. His work 'The Birds of America' remains a classic in the field of natural history literature. more

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