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20th-century American zoologists
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The list 20th-century American zoologists includes
Dian Fossey, Greg Graffin, Rachel L. Carson, Jim Fowler and Lynn Alexander.
The list consists of 786 members.
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Marlin Perkins
American zoologist
Overview: Richard Marlin Perkins (March 28, 1905 – June 14, 1986) was an American zoologist. He was best known as a host of the television program Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985.Date of birth: 28 March 1905Date of death: 14 June 1986Age: 81 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: MaleHeight: 5' 10" (178 cm)
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Jack Hanna
American zookeeper
Overview: Jack Bushnell Hanna (born January 2, 1947) is an American zookeeper and a director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was director of the zoo from 1978 to 1992, and is viewed as largely res ...Date of birth: 2 January 1947Age: 77Nationality: AmericanOccupation: TV PersonalityGender: MaleHeight: 6' 1" (185 cm) 0
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Jim Fowler
American zoologist
Overview: James Mark Fowler (April 9, 1930 – May 8, 2019) was an American professional zoologist and host of the acclaimed wildlife documentary television show Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom.Date of birth: 9 April 1932Date of death: 8 May 2019Age: 87 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: Male 0
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Dian Fossey
American zoologist
Overview: Dian Fossey (, January 16, 1932 – c.) was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her 1985 murder. She studied ...Date of birth: 16 January 1932Date of death: 26 December 1985Age: 53 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ScientistGender: Female 0
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Greg Graffin
American singer and academic
Overview: Gregory Walter Graffin (born November 6, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and evolutionary biologist. He is most recognized as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and only constant member of punk rock ... 0
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Alfred Kinsey
American scientist
Overview: Alfred Charles Kinsey (June 23, 1894 – August 25, 1956) was an American biologist, professor of entomology and zoology, and sexologist who, in 1947, founded the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana U ...Date of birth: 23 June 1894Date of death: 25 August 1956Age: 62 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: Male 0
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B. F. Skinner
American psychologist and social philosopher (1904–1990)
Overview: Burrhus Frederic Skinner (March 20, 1904 – August 18, 1990) was an American psychologist, behaviorist, author, inventor, and social philosopher. He was a professor of psychology at Harvard University from ...Date of birth: 20 March 1904Date of death: 18 August 1990Age: 86 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Philosopher 0
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Rachel L. Carson
American marine biologist and conservationist (1907–1964)
Overview: Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global en ...Date of birth: 27 May 1907Date of death: 14 April 1964Age: 56 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: WriterGender: Female 0
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Vladimir Nabokov
Russian-American novelist (1899–1977)
Overview: Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov (Russian: Владимир Владимирович Набоков 22 April [O.S. 10 April] 1899 – 2 July 1977), also known by the pen name Vladimir Sirin (Владимир Сирин), was a Ru ...Date of birth: 22 April 1899Date of death: 2 July 1977Age: 78 (age at death)Nationality: RussianOccupation: NovelistGender: MaleHeight: 6' 2" (188 cm) 0
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Otto Plath
Biologist
Overview: Otto Emil Plath (April 13, 1885 – November 5, 1940) was a German American author, academic, and biologist. Plath worked as a professor of biology and German at Boston University, and as an entomologist ...Date of birth: 13 April 1885Date of death: 5 November 1940Age: 55 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: Male 0
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Lynn Margulis
American Biologist
Overview: Lynn Margulis (born Lynn Petra Alexander; March 5, 1938 – November 22, 2011) was an American evolutionary theorist, biologist, science author, educator, and science popularizer, and was the primary modern ...Date of birth: 5 March 1938Date of death: 22 November 2011Age: 73 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: ScientistGender: Female 0
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Roger Arliner Young
American zoologist
Overview: Roger Arliner Young (1899 – November 9, 1964) was an American scientist of zoology, biology, and marine biology. She was the first African American woman to receive a doctorate degree in zoology ...Date of birth: 1899Date of death: 9 November 1964Age: 65 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: Female 0
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Caroline Dormon
American, Historian
Overview: Caroline Coroneos Dormon, also known as Carrie Dormon (July 19, 1888 – November 21, 1971), was an American botanist, horticulturist, ornithologist, historian, archeologist, preservationist, natu ...Date of birth: 19 July 1888Date of death: 21 November 1971Age: 83 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: HistorianGender: Female 0
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Romulus Whitaker
Indian herpetologist
Overview: Romulus Earl Whitaker (born 23 May 1943) is an American-Indian herpetologist, wildlife conservationist, and founder of the Madras Snake Park, the Andaman and Nicobar Environment Trust (ANET), and the Madras ... 0
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Robert Stroud
American inmate and ornithologist (1890–1963)
Overview: Robert Franklin Stroud (January 28, 1890 – November 21, 1963), known as the "Birdman of Alcatraz", was a convicted murderer, American federal prisoner and author who has been cited as one of the ...Date of birth: 28 January 1890Date of death: 21 November 1963Age: 73 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: CriminalGender: MaleHeight: 6' 3" (190 cm) 0
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Benjamin D. Wood
American educational psychologist (1894–1986)
Overview: Benjamin DeKalbe Wood (November 10, 1894 – July 6, 1986) was an American educator, researcher, and director / professor at Columbia University. He was a pioneer in learning technologies and automated ...Date of birth: 10 November 1894Date of death: 1 July 1986Age: 91 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Psychologist 0
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William Tinsley Keeton
American ethologist and professor (1933–1980)
Overview: William Tinsley Keeton (February 3, 1933 – August 17, 1980) was an American zoologist known internationally for his work on animal behavior, especially bird migration, and for his work on millipede ta ...Date of birth: 3 February 1933Date of death: 17 August 1980Age: 47 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Writer 0
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Alexander Skutch
American ornithologist
Overview: Alexander Frank Skutch (May 20, 1904 – May 12, 2004) was a naturalist and writer. He published numerous scientific papers and books about birds and several books on philosophy. He is best remembered o ...Date of birth: 20 May 1904Date of death: 12 May 2004Age: 99 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: Philosopher 0
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Grace Olive Wiley
American herpetologistOverview: Grace Olive Wiley (1884 – July 20, 1948) was an American herpetologist best known for her work with venomous snakes. She died of a snakebite she received while posing for a photographer at the age of ...Date of birth: 1883Date of death: 20 July 1948Age: 65 (age at death)Occupation: ScientistGender: Female 0
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Cornelia Clapp
American zoologist
Overview: Cornelia Maria Clapp (March 17, 1849 – December 31, 1934) was an American zoologist and academic specializing in marine biology. She was born in Montague, Massachusetts, the first daughter and oldest child ...Date of birth: 17 March 1849Date of death: 31 December 1934Age: 85 (age at death)Nationality: AmericanOccupation: BiologistGender: Female 0
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