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Where Is Mark Owens Now? Delia Owens Husband Age And Net Worth Is He Still Alive?

Mark Owens is the ex-husband of Delia Owens, an American author, and zoologist. Learn about his whereabouts and what is he doing in 2022. 

Mark Owens is the ex-husband of Delia Owens. Delia is an American author and zoologist who is best known for her novel “Where The Crawdads Sing”.

Mark who was married to a well-known author Delia spent some time of his life in Africa for wildlife research. Delia’s novel topped The New York Times Fiction best sellers of 2019 and 2020.

In addition, she wrote Cry of the Kalahari, The Eye of the Elephant, and Secrets of the Savanna alongside her then-husband, Mark. They wrote the memoirs from their time studying animals in Africa.

Where Is Delia Owens’ Former Husband Mark Owens Now?

Delia Owens is a zoologist, biologist, environmental activist, writer, and lecturer. He conducted research projects on animals in Africa.

Mark began grizzly bear conversation efforts in Idaho and the United States. Followingly, he has also lectured throughout the States and Canada.

He developed the North Luangwa Conservation Project (NLCP) in Zambia. Owens is a graduate of the University of Georgia.

Followingly, he holds the award for Enterprise for Kalahari Research Project, University of California Outstanding alumnus award, and Ridder of the Golden Ark.

He was accused of operating a “shoot to kill” policy against poachers. Later on, in 1996, ABC News aired a report 1996 entitled “Deadly Game: The Mark and Delia Owens Story”.

It featured the controversial killing of a poacher in Zambia.

How Old Is Mark Owens? Age Details

According to the reports, the age of Mark Owens is 78 years old, as of 2022. He was born in 1944 to his parents.

Mark has spent most of his life in Africa since he moved to 1974. Most of the details of his life before the fame are far from the limelight to date.

He grabbed the limelight as he and his then-wife, Delia devoted their life to wildlife research. They have received several honorable awards for their memoir.

Is Mark Owens Still Alive?

The report states that Mark Owens is still alive. In early 1974, Delia and Mark Owens drove overland into the Central Kalahari of Botswana.

They lived in a very basic tented camp for more than 7 years. At the time, they learned about Kalahari lions, brown hyenas, and leopards.

They continued their wildlife research and ventured to the North Luangwa Valley of Zambia. In addition to that, they also established a program to offer jobs, loans, and other assistance to local villagers.

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Update: 2024-05-20