Johannes Fritz (born 1967)[1] is an Austrian biologist and conservationist. He is known for his work in wildlife conservation,[2] especially with northern bald ibises, claiming he has been able to “rewild” 277 ibises in Austria.[3] He is the director of the Waldrapp Team[4] and was involved with the production of BBC's Planet Earth III.[5][6]
Personal life edit
Fritz has two sons.[7]
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Education edit
At 20, Fritz enrolled in a biology program at a university. He worked to monitor groups of chamois and deer.[7] At 24, studies in various Austrian universities and worked at the Konrad Lorenz Forschungsstelle research center.[7]
Northern bald ibises edit
Since 2004, Fritz's career has centered in the conservation of the northern bald ibis, teaching the birds migration paths from Austria to Italy.[3]
References edit
- ^ "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ^ "Johannes Fritz". ResearchGate.
- ^ a b Cole, Margherita (2023-08-25). "Biologist Teaches Endangered Birds New Migration Path To Save Them From Extinction". My Modern Met. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Morelle, Rebecca (2010-10-27). "Follow that microlight: Birds learn to migrate". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Fritz, Johannes. "BBC One - Planet Earth III - Saving the Northern bald Ibis in a changing world". BBC. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ Hruby, Denise (2018-07-20). "Ibis that was extinct in wild taught to migrate by following aircraft". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ a b c Hruby, Denise (18 August 2023). "To Stop an Extinction, He's Flying High, Followed by His Beloved Birds". The New York Times.
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