Zdeněk Veselovský
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Prof. Zdeněk Veselovský (August 26, 1928 – November 24, 2006) was one from most important Czech zoologists of 20th century, founder of Czech ethology, very successful director of Prague Zoo (1959-1988) and president of International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens (1971-1975) (in 2000 renamed to World Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Under his leadership, the Prague zoo reached some world class successes[citation needed] in the area of breeding and scientific research.