Tribute
to
George Alexander Graham Adamson
Baba ya Simba ("Father of Lions")
3 Feb 1906 - 20 Aug 1989
For more detailed information and photos on George, please visit Father of Lions or the Facebook page dedicated to his memory at Father of Lions Facebook Page. You may also help keep George's memory & legacy alive by visiting George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust, and if possible donate to the cause that was so special to him.
His work with lion rehabilitation & wildlife conservation awareness has been well documented in many books and films. Seventeen lions were released into the wild at Kora due to his efforts. Two of the lions (Christian and Arusha) were born in captivity. The rest were sent to George as orphans from all over Kenya. Elsa, the lion cub who became famous from Joy Adamson's book Born Free, died of babesia felis, a tick-borne illness, in George's arms in January of 1961. Of her death her wrote:
"My Elsa gone. Gone the most wonderful friend and part of my life which nothing can replace. Why should it be? Something which has created nothing but good will and love in the world."
George Adamson (3 Feb 1906 - 20 Aug 1989)
George
George with Christian and Boy (foreground)
"Who will now care for the animals,
for they cannot look after themselves?
Are there young men and women who are willing
to take on this charge? Who will raise their
voices, when mine is carried away on the wind?"
George Adamson
George in his mess hut
George and beloved lion Boy
George with two lions
George and Elsa
George with Arusha
George feeding a squirrel at Kampi ya Simba
George and Elsa at the riverbank
George relaxing with the lions
George with the lions he loved dearly
George getting hugged by Elsa
George with Christian
George and Ugas at Meru
All photos copyright of their respective owners.
From left to right: Virginia McKenna, George Adamson,
Bill Travers, and Joy Adamson
Virginia and Bill played George & Joy in the hit film Born Free
and became wildlife conservationists and founders of
The Born Free Foundation
Bill Travers, and Joy Adamson
Virginia and Bill played George & Joy in the hit film Born Free
and became wildlife conservationists and founders of
The Born Free Foundation
Thank you for helping me keep George's memory alive.
Animals Matter.
Animals Matter.
"Who will now care for the animals,
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Are there young men and women who are willing
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This is the quote that I like the most. It always boost me up when I read it. His influnce was so great that even till now there are peoples who believe and fight for the wildlife poverties and freedom. Both of us going to be a part of them, right?
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