AWI Quarterly Term Archive
In Remembrance
AWI Mourns Rep. Raúl Grijalva
On March 13, Rep. Raúl Grijalva passed away at the age of 77. The Arizona congressman, a stalwart advocate for animals and the environment who dedicated half a century to...
Richard Ellis
Marine WildlifeRichard Ellis—artist, author, conservationist, and great friend of AWI—died in May at the age of 86. Ellis grew up in Belle Harbor, on the Rockaway Peninsula of Queens, New York,...
Death Precludes Deliverance for Orca Tokitae
Marine WildlifeFor 53 years, the captive orca Tokitae (a.k.a. Toki, Lolita, and Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut) lived in a tiny tank at Miami Seaquarium. She was a Southern Resident orca, a Pacific Northwest population...
Cynthia E. Wilson
Longtime AWI board member Cynthia Wilson died in August at the age of 83. Cynthia served on AWI’s board for over 50 years, chairing the board for the final 20...
Dr. Michael Tillman
Marine WildlifeDr. Michael Tillman, a long-time advocate for whales and conservation, died in July at the age of 80. Dr. Tillman was born in Seattle, but his roots extended northward: Through...
A Life Among Whales: Roger Payne’s Legacy in Patagonia, Argentina
Marine WildlifeOn Saturday, June 10, 2023, Dr. Roger Payne, 88, passed away, surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Vermont. Roger maintained his clarity and wisdom until...
David Kirby
Marine Wildlife1960–2023 David Kirby, an award-winning investigative journalist, died on April 16 at the age of 62, after a series of health setbacks that began in late January after a fall. ...
In Remembrance
Marine WildlifeAlong with so many in the marine animal protection community, AWI is grieving the loss late last year of three outstanding advocates. Each of these professionals played a role in helping to...
E.O. Wilson
Terrestrial Wildlife1929–2021 Born in Alabama, Dr. E. O. Wilson spent his formative years exploring forests and tidal pools, an activity that inspired a lifetime of inquiry and discovery. After completing his...
Honoring Senator Robert Dole, a Staunch Champion for Animals
Senator Robert Dole (R-KS), who died in December at age 98, was a steadfast and skilled advocate of federal protection for animals. As a member of the House of Representatives...