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Anna Merz - The Conservationist
Name: Anna Merz
Date of birth: 17th November 1931, in Radlett, England
Family:
She was firstly married to the Swiss industrial workshop owner Ernest Kuhn until 1969. Her
second marriage to Karl Merz lasted until his death in 1988. On 4 April 2013, Merz died in
hospital in Melkrivier, South Africa. A memorial service was held for her at the Lewa
Wildlife Conservancy on 12 May 2013.
Hobbies:
Her hobbies are studying, saving rhinos, and writing books.
Career:
A protective conservationist who saves rhinos from being endangered and/or shot or killed
to make different sorts of things, mainly medications, for human benefit
Achievements:
She has saved many rhinos including the Black Rhino, one of the rarest rhinos in the world,
and she has won the Global 500 Rolls of Honor.
Conclusion:
Anna Merz is a protective conservationist that has dedicated her life to save many
different types of rhinos, she has many hobbies, which are creative and fascinating, and
she has also won the Global 500 Rolls of Honor award for her marvelous work.
-Anshu Kafle
VB
