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Thomas M. Lekan, “Our Gigantic Zoo: A German Quest to Save the Serengeti”

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Thomas M. Lekan (NHC Fellow, 2009–10; 2010–11; 2022–23), Professor of History, University of South Carolina Demonstrating the conflicts between international conservation, nature tourism, decolonization, and national sovereignty, “Our Gigantic Zoo” explores the legacy of Bernhard Grzimek, Europe’s greatest wildlife conservationist, who portrayed himself as a second Noah, called on a sacred mission to protect the last vestiges of paradise for all humankind. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eu-NQrLFhLM?t=106 https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fresh-off-the-press-our-gigantic-zoo/
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Thomas M. Lekan (NHC Fellow, 2009–10; 2010–11; 2022–23), Professor of History, University of South Carolina Demonstrating the conflicts between international conservation, nature tourism, decolonization, and national sovereignty, “Our Gigantic Zoo” explores the legacy of Bernhard Grzimek, Europe’s greatest wildlife conservationist, who portrayed himself as a second Noah, called on a sacred mission to protect the last vestiges of paradise for all humankind. Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eu-NQrLFhLM?t=106 https://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fresh-off-the-press-our-gigantic-zoo/
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