Distinguished Field Biologist George B. Schaller Receives 2008 Indianapolis Prize
Dr. George Schaller wins 2008 Indianapolis Prize for animal conservation. (PRNewsFoto/Indianapolis Zoo) NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES 05/14/2008 14 May 2008 11:00 Africa/Lagos Distinguished Field Biologist George B. Schaller Receives 2008 Indianapolis Prize NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Relentless in his pursuit to save endangered species across the globe since 1952, the world's pre-eminent field biologist, George B. Schaller, Ph.D., has been named the 2008 recipient of the Indianapolis Prize, the world's leading award for animal conservation. In recognition for his lifetime achievements, Dr. Schaller will receive $100,000 and the Lilly Medal at a gala ceremony presented by the AES Corporation and hosted by award-winning actress and environmentalist Jane Alexander on Sept. 27, 2008, in Indianapolis. Photo To view the Multimedia News Release click here . As Senior Conservationist for the Wildlife Conservation Society, Dr. Schaller's successes are numerous, includi...