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'''Bengt Holst''' (born May 14th, 1952) is a [[Danish]] [[biologist]] who, until his retirement at the end of 2020, was scientific director at [[Copenhagen Zoo]].<ref name=":0">[http://www.u-landsnyt.dk/navnenyt/m-rkedage/bengt-holst-blir-60 "Bengt Holst bliver 60"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714141712/http://www.u-landsnyt.dk/navnenyt/m-rkedage/bengt-holst-blir-60 |date=14. juli 2014 }} (14-05-2012). ''U-landsnyt.dk. ''Læst 12-06-2014.</ref> |
'''Bengt Holst''' (born May 14th, 1952) is a [[Danish]] [[biologist]] who, until his retirement at the end of 2020, was scientific director at [[Copenhagen Zoo]].<ref name=":0">[http://www.u-landsnyt.dk/navnenyt/m-rkedage/bengt-holst-blir-60 "Bengt Holst bliver 60"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714141712/http://www.u-landsnyt.dk/navnenyt/m-rkedage/bengt-holst-blir-60 |date=14. juli 2014 }} (14-05-2012). ''U-landsnyt.dk. ''Læst 12-06-2014.</ref> |
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Holst is received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Copenhagen in 1983.<ref name=":0" /> Thereafter, Holst was employed as a zoologist and research assistant at Copenhagen Zoo. In 1988, Holst became head of the |
Holst is received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Copenhagen in 1983.<ref name=":0" /> Thereafter, Holst was employed as a zoologist and research assistant at Copenhagen Zoo. In 1988, Holst became head of the animal department and in 1994 deputy director and scientific director.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Holst has participated in Denmark Radio's scientific radio programs Leksikon og Viden Om. <ref>{{Cite web |
Holst has participated in Denmark Radio's scientific radio programs Leksikon og Viden Om. <ref>{{Cite web |
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}}</ref> In 2012, he became chairman of the Animal Ethics Council. <ref>[http://www.kristeligt-dagblad.dk/mennesker/formand-med-interesse-regnorme "Formand med interesse for regnorme"] (31-10-2012). ''[[Kristeligt Dagblad]]''. Last accessed July 12th, 2014.</ref> |
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== Controversy == |
== Controversy == |
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Bengt Holst became well known in February 2014, when he appeared as a spokesman for Copenhagen Zoo in the Danish and international press to tell about the decision to autopsy the giraffe Marius in front of an audience. <ref>[http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE2205958/zoo-direktoer-det-nytter-ikke-noget-at-vi-laver-verden-om-til-en-disney-verden/ "Zoo-direktør: »Det nytter ikke noget, at vi laver verden om til en Disney-verden«"] (11-02-2014). ''[[Politiken]].'' Last accessed June 12th, 2014.</ref> Holst explained that sending Marius to another zoo would have opened the door to gene concentrations and inbreeding, and another giraffe with a more diverse genetic makeup would be more valuable for future offspring in zoo breeding programs. <ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/10/world/europe/anger-erupts-over-danish-zoos-decision-to-put-down-a-giraffe.html "Anger Erupts After Danish Zoo Kills a ‘Surplus’ Giraffe"] ''[[New York Times]'' Last accessed August 7th 2021.</ref> |
Bengt Holst became well known in February 2014, when he appeared as a spokesman for Copenhagen Zoo in the Danish and international press to tell about the decision to autopsy the giraffe Marius in front of an audience. <ref>[http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE2205958/zoo-direktoer-det-nytter-ikke-noget-at-vi-laver-verden-om-til-en-disney-verden/ "Zoo-direktør: »Det nytter ikke noget, at vi laver verden om til en Disney-verden«"] (11-02-2014). ''[[Politiken]].'' Last accessed June 12th, 2014.</ref> Holst explained that sending Marius to another zoo would have opened the door to gene concentrations and inbreeding, and another giraffe with a more diverse genetic makeup would be more valuable for future offspring in zoo breeding programs. <ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/10/world/europe/anger-erupts-over-danish-zoos-decision-to-put-down-a-giraffe.html "Anger Erupts After Danish Zoo Kills a ‘Surplus’ Giraffe"] ''[[New York Times]'' Last accessed August 7th 2021.</ref> |
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== Danish Nature Fund appointment == |
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| ⚫ | After retiring as Scientific Director of the Copenhagen Zoo on December 31st, 2020, the [[Minister for the Environment (Denmark)|Danish Minister of the Environment]] appointed Holst as the new chairman of the Danish Nature Fund. <ref>[https://mim.dk/nyheder/2021/jan/miljoeministeren-udpeger-ny-formand-for-den-danske-naturfond/ “Miljøministeren udpeger ny formand for Den Danske Naturfond”] Press release January 15th 2021 from the Ministry of the Environment. Accessed August 7th, 2021.</ref> |
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== Written Works == |
== Written Works == |
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Revision as of 22:08, 7 August 2021
Bengt Holst | |
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| Born | 14 May 1952 |
| Nationality |  Dutch |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Occupation | Director of the Copenhagen Zoo |
Bengt Holst (born May 14th, 1952) is a Danish biologist who, until his retirement at the end of 2020, was scientific director at Copenhagen Zoo.[1]
Holst is received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Copenhagen in 1983.[1] Thereafter, Holst was employed as a zoologist and research assistant at Copenhagen Zoo. In 1988, Holst became head of the animal department and in 1994 deputy director and scientific director.[1]
Holst has participated in Denmark Radio's scientific radio programs Leksikon og Viden Om. [2] In 2012, he became chairman of the Animal Ethics Council. [3]
Controversy
Bengt Holst became well known in February 2014, when he appeared as a spokesman for Copenhagen Zoo in the Danish and international press to tell about the decision to autopsy the giraffe Marius in front of an audience. [4] Holst explained that sending Marius to another zoo would have opened the door to gene concentrations and inbreeding, and another giraffe with a more diverse genetic makeup would be more valuable for future offspring in zoo breeding programs. [5]
Danish Nature Fund appointment
After retiring as Scientific Director of the Copenhagen Zoo on December 31st, 2020, the Danish Minister of the Environment appointed Holst as the new chairman of the Danish Nature Fund. [6]
Written Works
- Editor in chief, "Verdens Dyreliv – et illustreret opslagsværk om dyreriget" (2007). Forlaget Globe. ISBN 978-87-7900-621-8.
- Translation and adaptation into Danish, "Politikkens bog om pattedyr" (2003). "Politikkens forlag"
References
- ^ a b c "Bengt Holst bliver 60" Archived 2014-07-14 at the Wayback Machine (14-05-2012). U-landsnyt.dk. Læst 12-06-2014.
- ^ "Om Aftenshowets eksperter". DR.
- ^ "Formand med interesse for regnorme" (31-10-2012). Kristeligt Dagblad. Last accessed July 12th, 2014.
- ^ "Zoo-direktør: »Det nytter ikke noget, at vi laver verden om til en Disney-verden«" (11-02-2014). Politiken. Last accessed June 12th, 2014.
- ^ "Anger Erupts After Danish Zoo Kills a ‘Surplus’ Giraffe" [[New York Times] Last accessed August 7th 2021.
- ^ “Miljøministeren udpeger ny formand for Den Danske Naturfond” Press release January 15th 2021 from the Ministry of the Environment. Accessed August 7th, 2021.