naturalist
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California naturalist John Muir compared the two valleys’ beauties, but that was before Hetch Hetchy Valley was transformed by the O’Shaughnessy Dam into a massive reservoir.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
This is supported by Northumberland-based naturalist, Richard Cansdale, who said the species had been successfully reintroduced elsewhere in Europe including in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
The unusual behavior first came to light after amateur naturalist Eviatar Itzkovich noticed huge swirling groups of isopods during summer nights in the Golan Heights.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
Beloved broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough is celebrating his 100th birthday.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
He was an amateur naturalist, fond of birds and animals but not of humanity in general.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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The good news, Mr. McCommons argues, is that we’ve been here before and—through unlikely coalitions of amateur naturalists, clubwomen and conservationists—recognized birds as a resource that needed protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
These included mammals, reptiles, fish, jellyfish, and shrimp collected by Darwin and other naturalists during early scientific expeditions.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2026
Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
He linked conservation with the nurturing of new generations of thinkers and naturalists and regarded outdoors education as a crucial strategy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
His name was George Cherrie, and he was one of two naturalists that the American Museum of Natural History had hired to accompany Roosevelt.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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