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Ditmars, Raymond Lee

Ditmars, DIHT mahrz, Raymond Lee (1876-1942), was a noted American authority on reptiles. His popular books included The Reptile Book (1907) and Reptiles of the World (1910). He became curator of reptiles at the New York Zoological Park in 1899, and remained at the park until his death. He pioneered in developing snake-bite serums, which have saved many lives. Ditmars was born in Newark, New Jersey. More »

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Ditmars, Raymond Lee

Ditmars, DIHT mahrz, Raymond Lee (1876-1942), was a noted American authority on reptiles. His... More >>

Fossey, Dian

Fossey, Dian (1932-1985), was an American zoologist who studied the mountain gorillas of the... More >>

Goodall, Jane

Goodall, Jane (1934-...), is an English zoologist who studies the behavior of animals. She became... More >>

Medawar, Sir Peter Brian

Medawar, MEHD uh wuhr, Sir Peter Brian (1915-1987), an English zoologist, shared the 1960 Nobel... More >>

Merriam, Clinton Hart

Merriam, Clinton Hart (1855-1942), was an American physician and zoologist. He led several... More >>

Morris, Desmond

Morris, Desmond (1928-...), is a British zoologist. He has written or coauthored more than a... More >>

Schaller, George Beals

Schaller, SHAH luhr, George Beals (1933-...), is an American zoologist known for his writings on... More >>


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