Pedro Trebbau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pedro Trebbau
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Pedro Trebbau during the late 1970s
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Karl Peter Trebbau Millowitsch
20 May 1929 |
| Died | 16 January 2021 (aged 91) |
| Citizenship | Venezuelan |
| Alma mater | Goethe University Frankfurt University of Freiburg University of Giessen University of Miami Central University of Venezuela |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biology, TV presenter, research |
| Institutions | El Pinar Zoo, Caricuao Zoo, Institute of Tropical Zoology of the Central University of Venezuela |
Pedro Trebbau (born Karl Peter Trebbau Millowitsch; 20 May 1929 – 16 January 2021) was a zoologist from Germany who became a Venezuelan citizen. He spent his life working to protect Venezuela's amazing wildlife and nature.
He was also a TV presenter, teaching many people, especially kids, about animals. Pedro Trebbau wrote an important book about the turtles of Venezuela with another scientist, Peter Pritchard. This book is still used today!
About Pedro Trebbau
Pedro Trebbau was born in a city called Cologne, in Germany. From a very young age, he loved nature and animals. He studied biology at universities in Germany. He also became a veterinarian, which means he learned how to care for animals.
In 1953, when he was 24, Pedro Trebbau moved to Venezuela. He liked it so much that he decided to stay. In 1957, he officially became a Venezuelan citizen.
Protecting Venezuelan Wildlife
Pedro Trebbau started his work in Venezuela at the El Pinar Zoo in Caracas. He helped manage the zoo and care for the animals. He also taught at the Institute of Tropical Zoology at the Central University of Venezuela.
One of his most amazing achievements happened in 1968. A big dam, called the Guri Dam, was being built. This dam would flood a huge area. Pedro Trebbau led a brave mission to save animals that would have drowned. His team rescued about 10,000 animals from 53 different kinds!
In 1974, Pedro Trebbau helped create Venezuela's first modern zoo. It was called the Caricuao Zoo and opened in 1977. He was the president of this zoo for a few years. He also worked for the National Parks Institute, helping to protect natural areas.
Teaching About Animals
Pedro Trebbau loved to share his knowledge about animals. He believed it was important for everyone, especially young people, to learn about local wildlife. He hosted several TV shows that taught people about animals.
Some of his popular shows were Zoológico Infantil (Children's Zoo), La Fauna (The Wildlife), and Campamento en la Selva (Jungle Camp). These shows were on TV for many years and helped many kids learn about the amazing animals in Venezuela.
He wrote many scientific papers for other experts. But he was most proud of teaching regular people about animals. He always said that zoos were not just for fun. They were important places for learning and for doing research to help animals.
Pedro Trebbau worked with another scientist, Peter Pritchard, to write a very important book. This book, called The Turtles of Venezuela, is still a key guide for studying turtles in the country.
Pedro Trebbau passed away on 16 January 2021. He left behind a great legacy of protecting animals and teaching others to love nature.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Trebbau para niños
