Zdeněk Veselovský

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Zdeněk Veselovský in 2006.

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

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 64123143 LCCN: n79018480 ISNI: 0000 0001 0909 200X GND: 107777800 BNF: cb125709932 NKC: jk01142107

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Name	Veselovsky, Zdenek
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Short description	Czech zoologist
Date of birth	August 26, 1928
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Date of death	November 24, 2006
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