Mary Jobe Akeley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Mary Jobe Akeley

Explorer and naturalist

Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1878

Place of Birth: Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 19-Jul-1966

Profession: naturalist, photographer, writer, academic, environmentalist, mountaineer, explorer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Mary Jobe Akeley (January 29, 1878 – January 19, 1966) was an American explorer, author, mountaineer, and photographer.
She undertook expeditions in the Canadian Rockies and in the Belgian Congo.
She worked at the American Museum of Natural History creating exhibits featuring taxidermy animals in realistic natural settings.
She worked on behalf of conservation efforts, including being one of the first advocates for the creation of game preserves.
She also founded Camp Mystic, an outdoor camp for girls.