Jen Bartlett, a pioneering wildlife photographer, has died at 93. Alongside her husband Des Bartlett, she created groundbreaking natural history films for ITV's 'Survival' series, including the Emmy-winning 'The Flight of the Snow Geese' (1972). Her work, particularly in Namibia, significantly contributed to global conservation awareness and environmental tourism, with five of her photos selected among National Geographic's top 100 wildlife images of the 20th century.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Jen Bartlett, a pioneering wildlife photographer, has died at 93. Alongside her husband Des Bartlett, she created groundbreaking natural history films for ITV's 'Survival' series, including the Emmy-winning 'The Flight of the Snow Geese' (1972). Her work, particularly in Namibia, significantly contributed to global conservation awareness and environmental tourism, with five of her photos selected among National Geographic's top 100 wildlife images of the 20th century.
- 1 1954: Jen introduced to Des Bartlett.
- 2 1956: Jen and Des married in London; Jen competed in Wimbledon.
- 3 1957: Daughter Julie born in Africa.
- 4 Mid-1960s: Bartletts signed with Survival Anglia.
- 5 1970: 'The World of the Beaver' released.
- 6 1972: 'The Flight of the Snow Geese' released, winning an Emmy.
- 7 1975: 'The Flight of the Snow Geese' book published.
- 8 1977: 'The Wonderful Kangaroo' made.
- 9 1978: Filmed in Namibia, eventually settling there.
- 10 1980: 'The Waterhole' released.
- 11 1981: 'Lions of Etosha' released.
- 12 1993: 'Survivors of the Skeleton Coast' won second Emmy.
- 13 1995: Des's microlight crashed; Jen flew for help.
- 14 2009: Des Bartlett died.
- 15 Recent (implied): Jen Bartlett died at age 93.
- Loss of a pioneering wildlife photographer and filmmaker.
- Legacy of groundbreaking natural history films and photographs.
- Significant contribution to conservation awareness and environmental tourism, particularly in Namibia.
What: Jen Bartlett, a renowned wildlife photographer and filmmaker, has died.
When: Died aged 93 (recent, implied by obituary). Her career spanned over 20 years, from the mid-1960s to the 1990s, with notable films released in 1970, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981, and 1993. Her husband Des died in 2009.
Where: Wahroonga (near Sydney, Australia - birthplace), New Zealand (parents' origin), London (UK), Kenya, Tanganyika (now Tanzania), North America, Hudson Bay (Canada), Mississippi Delta (US), Patagonia, Falkland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, Namibia (Etosha National Park, Skeleton Coast), Tsavo National Park (Kenya).
Why: Natural causes, given her age (93). The article is an obituary celebrating her life and contributions.
How: Not applicable (the event is a death, not an action with a 'how').