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Archie Carr
American university professor, zoologist, and conservationist (1909-1987) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 77
Archibald Fairly Carr Jr. was an American herpetologist, ecologist, and conservationist. He was a Professor of Zoology at the University of Florida and a writer on science and nature. He brought attention to the world's declining sea turtle populations due to over-exploitation and habitat loss.
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1987Died21 May 1987Eminent Ecologist AwardAward1957John Burroughs MedalAward1952Daniel Giraud Elliot MedalAward1909Born16 June 1909
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Wildlife refuges in Florida and Costa Rica have been named in his honor.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 1987 · aged 77