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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

Awards

Eminent Ecologist Award1987
John Burroughs Medal1957
Daniel Giraud Elliot Medal1952

About this person

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