Zdeněk Veselovský

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Zdeněk Veselovský in 2006.
Zdeněk Veselovský in 2006.

Prof. Zdeněk Veselovský (August 26, 1928November 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.


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