Background
Olney, Peter James Stephen was born on July 2, 1931 in Bournemouth, England. Son of James and Margaret (Stephen) Olney.
Olney, Peter James Stephen was born on July 2, 1931 in Bournemouth, England. Son of James and Margaret (Stephen) Olney.
Bachelor of Science, University Durham, 1958. Diploma in Education, University Durham, 1959.
Research biologist Wildfowl Trust, 1959-1964. Head of research Royal Society Protection of Birds, 1964-1969. Curator of birds Zoological Society London, 1969-1981, curator of birds & reptiles, 1981-1991.
Member emeritus Survival Service Commission, Glans, Switzerland, since 1974.
Coordinator International Studbooks, since 1975. Trustee Herpetol. Conservation Trust, since 1990. Director Federation Zoos, 1991-1996.
Fellow Institute Biology, London, Linnean Society. Member International Council Bird Preservation (chairman British section 1982-1988), British Ornithologist's Union (vice president 1985-1988.