Mumbai, Dec. 10 -- Anant Ambani, founder of the wildlife conservation centre Vantara in Gujarat's Jamnagar, has received the Global Humanitarian Award for Animal Welfare. Ambani is the youngest and the first Asian to receive the honour. The award, widely regarded as one of the foremost global recognitions in the field of animal welfare and conservation, was presented on Monday by the Global Humane Society (GHS), the international brand of American Humane Society, which was established in 1877. A media statement by GHS stated that Ambani was selected for "his visionary leadership in establishing Vantara, a conservation center that has redefined what is possible in large-scale rescue, rehabilitation and species preservation". "Vantara represents one of the most extraordinary commitments to animal welfare anywhere in the world. It is more than a rescue center, it is a sanctuary of healing," said Robin Ganzert, president and CEO, GHS. Thanking GHS, Ambani said, "Animals teach us balance, humility and trust. Through Vantara, our purpose is to give every life dignity, care and hope, guided by the spirit of seva. Conservation is not for tomorrow; it is a shared dharma we must uphold today."...