1989day.year
Peter Scott
(1909 - 1989)
English explorer and painter
English explorer and painter
English ornithologist, painter, and conservationist who helped found the World Wildlife Fund.
Peter Scott (1909–1989) was an English ornithologist, painter, and conservationist who pioneered modern wildlife preservation. The son of explorer Robert Falcon Scott, he combined his passions for art and nature to document bird species through detailed watercolors. In 1961, he co-founded the World Wildlife Fund and served as its first president, championing global environmental initiatives. Scott also presented the BBC series Look, bringing the beauty of the natural world into millions of homes. During World War II, he served as a decorated naval officer leading coastal defense missions. His artistic and scientific contributions laid the foundation for contemporary conservation efforts worldwide.
1989
Peter Scott