George Adamson was a British wildlife conservationist and author, best known for his work with lions in Africa. He gained international fame for raising and rehabilitating a lion named Elsa, which was the subject of the book and film titled "Born Free." Adamson dedicated his life to wildlife conservation, focusing on the protection of lions and their habitats. Born on February 3, 1906, in India, Adamson moved to Kenya in the 1930s, where he worked as a game warden. He and his wife, Joy Adamson, became prominent figures in wildlife conservation, advocating for the preservation of natural ecosystems and the importance of coexisting with wildlife.