Klemens Pütz
- Project: Antarctic Research
- Function: Co-founder, Trustee and Scientific Director of ART
Since its foundation in 1997, Klemens has been Co-founder, Trustee and Scientific Director of the Antarctic Research Trust ART. His research focus in the project is the ecology of foraging by marine meso- and top predators.
Video: Zoo Zürich, Nicole Schnyder
Three questions for Klemens
What is your motivation for the Antarctic Research project?
Penguins are not only appealing creatures, they are also sentinels of the oceans. Thus, if adequate measures for their protection are applied, the whole ecosystem will benefit.
An unforgettable moment in your project?
There have been too many over the years to cherry-pick any particular. However, I always enjoy just watching the penguins go about their daily routines after a hard days' work.
Your biggest wish for your project?
To contribute to the understanding and well-being, in order that future generations may still enjoy their presence on our blue planet.
Klemens equips a rockhopper penguin with a transmitter. Picture: Zoo Zurich, Martin Bauert
«My wish is to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of penguins so that future generations may also experience these animals on our planet.»
