John Jermyn Christian: 1917-1997
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Biologist John Jermyn Christian died on Jan 26, 1997. Christian was first exposed to the field of population biology through the book 'Voles, Mice and Lemmings.' He is remembered for his dedication to the field of mammalogy as evidenced by his accumulation of about 3,000 specimens of small mammals in a span of 40 years. His tendency to publish important papers in obscure journals is also fondly recalled as well as his watercoloring skills.
Publication Name: Journal of Mammalogy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-2372
Year: 1998
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Alexander William Francis Banfield: 1918-1996
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Mammalogist Alexander William Francis Banfield's career in the field of zoology began after he acquired his BA and MA degrees in Zoology at the University of Toronto. He served in agencies such as the Canadian Wildlife Service, the National Museum of Canada and the Institute of Urban and Environmental Studies. His book entitled 'The Mammals of Canada' was widely accepted among his peers. Banfield died on Mar 8, 1996 at the age of 77.
Publication Name: Journal of Mammalogy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-2372
Year: 1998
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Francis Hollis Fay: 1927-1994
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Francis Hollis Fay died of cardiac arrest on June 9, 1994, at the age of 67. Fay was an internationally known authority on marine mammal biology. Among his signicant contributions were his studies on the Pacific walrus, Odobenus rosmarus and the pathogenic cestode, Echinococcus multiocularis. Fay is survived by his wife Barbara and by daughter and son, Hollis and Jeffrey. A bibliography of F.H. Fay's studies is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of Mammalogy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-2372
Year: 1995
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