Jack Miner
Environmentalist and wildlife conservationist
Born
April 10th, 1865
160 years ago
Died
1944
81 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Canada
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Born in 1865, a farmer and hunter who dedicated efforts to wildlife conservation, particularly focusing on migratory birds. Established the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary in Ontario, which became a significant site for the protection of waterfowl. Authored books on birds and conservation, advocating for the preservation of natural habitats. Also played a key role in the introduction of migratory bird protection laws in Canada and the United States.
Founded the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary
Advocated for migratory bird protection laws
Authored influential conservation literature
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