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Project tiger founder Peter Jackson passes away in London
Founder of Project Tiger in India MR. Peter Jackson passes away on Thursday, 8th Dec 2016 in London
Jackson was the close friend of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and devoted his life in projection and protection of tiger.
Throughout his life, he was a journalist, naturalist, photographer, conservationist and a cat specialist.
Peter Jackson was among the knowledgeable experts of cats in the World
Jackson was the recipient of Second International Salim Ali Award for conservation in Bombay Natural History Society and Peter Scott Award for Conservation Merit by IUCN species Survival Commission.
Peter Jackson was associated with Wildlife Institute of India, Indian Institute of Science and International Union of Conservation and Natural Resources.