| Iain Douglas-Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1942 |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | zoologist |
| Spouse | Oria Rocco |
| Children | Saba Douglas-Hamilton |
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, OBE, (born 16 August 1942) is a zoologist known for his study of elephants.
He earned both a B.Sc. and a D.Phil. in zoology from Oriel College, Oxford, and he is the recipient of the 2010 Indianapolis Prize for his work on elephant conservation.[1]
His chief research interest is to understand elephant choices by studying their movements.
Douglas-Hamilton is the son of Lord David Douglas-Hamilton and Ann Prunella Stack. In 1993, he started an organization called "Save the Elephants." Wildlife documentary presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton is his daughter.