William Beebe
American naturalist and explorer (1877-1962) · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 84
Charles William Beebe was an American naturalist, ornithologist, marine biologist, entomologist, explorer, and writer.
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William Beebe at age 18, at his home in East Orange
Mary Beebe, later known as Blair Niles, in 1910
April 1906 cover story of New York World's Sunday magazine written by William Beebe, advertising the Bronx Zoo's diversity of birds
Beebe in 1906
A map of the route taken by William Beebe during his pheasant expedition
William Beebe with a Japanese long-tailed fowl (red junglefowl)
William Beebe (center) with Paul Howes and Inness Hartley in the laboratory at KalacoonAwards
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He is remembered for the numerous expeditions he conducted for the New York Zoological Society, such as the Arcturus mission, his deep dives in the Bathysphere, and his prolific scientific writing for academic and popular audiences.
