Ding Darling
Ding Darling | |
|---|---|
Jay N. Darling, c. 1918 | |
| Born | Jay Norwood Darling October 21, 1876 Norwood, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1962 (aged 85) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Occupation | Editorial cartoonist (1906 – 1949) |
| Known for | Founder of National Wildlife Federation |
| Spouse |
Genevieve Pendleton (m. 1906) |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Pulitzer Prize (1924, 1943) |
Jay Norwood Darling (October 21, 1876 – February 12, 1962), better known as Ding Darling, was an American cartoonist who won two Pulitzer Prizes. He was an important figure in the 20th century conservation movement and founded the National Wildlife Federation. In addition, he was known to be close friends with Walt Disney.