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Relentless in his pursuit to save endangered species across the globe since 1952, the world?s pre-eminent field biologist, George B. Schaller, Ph.D., has been named the 2008 recipient of the Indianapolis Prize, the world?s leading award for animal conservation. In recognition for his lifetime achievements, Dr. Schaller will receive $100,000 and the Lilly Medal at a gala ceremony presented by the AES Corporation and hosted by award-winning actress and environmentalist Jane Alexander on Sept. 27, 2008, in Indianapolis. As Senior Conservationist for the Wildlife Conservation Society, Dr. Schaller?s successes are numerous, including his recent work with the endangered Tibetan antelope or chiru ? at times slaughtered for its exquisite wool used to make shahtoosh shawls. He trekked a thousand miles across Tibet?s rugged Chang Tang Reserve to study the chiru, wild yak and other wildlife and make recommendations to the Chinese government. Schaller now strives to save Marco Polo sheep, snow leopards and other wildlif