David Fleay

Australian scientist · Australia · On the map · Lived 1907 to 1993 · aged 86

David Howells Fleay was an Australian scientist and biologist who pioneered the captive breeding of endangered species, and was the first person to breed the platypus in captivity.

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Map showing past and present distribution of the bridled nailtail wallaby. This map is an inset from a sign located at David Fleay Wildlife Park in Burleigh Heads, Queensland.

Fleay's barred frog (Mixophyes fleayi) was named after David Fleay.

Awards

Member of the Order of Australia1980

Australian Natural History Medallion1942

Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

Country

Australia

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1907 to 1993 · aged 86