Carol Ruckdeschel | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Biologist, naturalist, and environmental activist |
Years active | 1971–present |
Carol Ruckdeschel is a biologist, naturalist, environmental activist [1] and author. As a Cumberland Island resident, she was involved in the creation and preservation of Cumberland Island National Seashore. [2] [3] [4] She is the subject of the book Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island by Will Harlan.
She has researched sea turtles [5] and endangered and extinct species around the Georgia coast. [6]
Her residence on the north part of Cumberland Island is currently owned by The National Park Service, on the condition of her remaining there until her death.
Carol Ruckdeschel | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | Biologist, naturalist, and environmental activist |
Years active | 1971–present |
Carol Ruckdeschel is a biologist, naturalist, environmental activist [1] and author. As a Cumberland Island resident, she was involved in the creation and preservation of Cumberland Island National Seashore. [2] [3] [4] She is the subject of the book Untamed: The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island by Will Harlan.
She has researched sea turtles [5] and endangered and extinct species around the Georgia coast. [6]
Her residence on the north part of Cumberland Island is currently owned by The National Park Service, on the condition of her remaining there until her death.