Devra G. Kleiman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Devra G. Kleiman

American biologist

Date of Birth: 15-Nov-1942

Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York, United States

Date of Death: 10-May-2010

Profession: biologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Devra G. Kleiman

  • Devra Gail Kleiman (November 15, 1942 – April 29, 2010) was an American biologist who helped create the field of conservation biology.
  • She is known for her work to conserve endangered species, especially the golden lion tamarin of Brazil.
  • Her efforts to use zoos to manage genetics of rare species was "one of the greatest success stories in the history of modern zoos," according to Steven Monfort, director of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute.
  • She is also known for her efforts to breed pandas at the National Zoo.

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