The avid hunter turned pioneering conservationist
As a young man in Lebanon Assad Serhal was a keen hunter. But after an encounter with a Bobwhite Quail Assad was so moved that he decided to dedicate his life to conserving birds.
As a young man in Lebanon, Assad Serhal was a keen hunter. But after an encounter with a Bobwhite Quail and its chicks, Assad was so moved that he decided to change course and dedicate his life to conserving birds 鈥� millions of them are shot in Lebanon every year as they migrate.
He鈥檚 now a significant figure in Lebanese conservation, and has founded the Society for the Protection of Nature and set up 'hima', protected areas for wildlife.
Producer: Troy Holmes
Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Photo: Assad Serhal
Credit: Courtesy of Assad Serhal
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