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World bids farewell to Daphne Sheldrick, a conservation icon and pioneer for African wildlife

Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick, conservationist and founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT who passed away on Thursday evening on April 12, 2018 after a long battle with breast cancer. [Photo: Courtesy]

World reknown conservationist, Daphne Sheldrick, also founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (DSWT) died on Thursday after a long battle with breast cancer, her family said.

Breaking the news to the world, Angela Sheldrick, her daughter, said her legacy will live on.

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