Touched by nature: Doug CoughranRemembering WA's 'Wildlife Warrior'

摘要

On Monday 14 July 1980 a 28-year-old Douglas Keith Coughran presented forwork as a trainee wildlife officer with the then Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Within six months he was made permanent with his supervisor at the time referring to him as "a dedicated, efficient and studious wildlife officer -always reading informative and instructive books on flora and fauna to increase his already sound knowledge". This was the beginning of a long and productive career, which culminated in him becoming renowned and respected around the world as an expert in marine mammal rescue and disentanglement. Throughout his career, he was a leader and an innovator who worked passionately and tirelessly on behalf of all wildlife.