SettingsAustralian naturalists
Albert Ernest Kitson
Sir Albert Ernest Kitson KBE, CMG (21 March 1868 – 8 March 1937) was a British/Australian geologist and naturalist, winner of the Lyell Medal in 1927.
Sir Albert Ernest Kitson KBE, CMG (21 March 1868 – 8 March 1937) was a British/Australian geologist and naturalist, winner of the Lyell Medal in 1927.
Alice Manfield
Alice Manfield (1878 – 14 July 1960), commonly known as Guide Alice, was a mountain guide, amateur naturalist, chalet owner, photographer, and early feminist figure from Victoria, Australia.
Alice Manfield (1878 – 14 July 1960), commonly known as Guide Alice, was a mountain guide, amateur naturalist, chalet owner, photographer, and early feminist figure from Victoria, Australia.
Ben Cropp
Ben Cropp (born 7 January 1936) is an Australian former shark hunter and six-time Australian spearfishing champion, having retired from that trade in 1962 to pursue oceanic documentary filmmakin...
Ben Cropp (born 7 January 1936) is an Australian former shark hunter and six-time Australian spearfishing champion, having retired from that trade in 1962 to pursue oceanic documentary filmmakin...
Bob Green (naturalist)
Robert Geoffrey Hewett Green AM is an Australian naturalist, photographer, conservationist and long-term Curator of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, Tasmania.
Robert Geoffrey Hewett Green AM is an Australian naturalist, photographer, conservationist and long-term Curator of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery in Launceston, Tasmania.
Bob Irwin
Robert "Bob" Irwin is an Australian naturalist, animal conservationist, and a pioneering herpetologist who is also famous for his conservation and husbandry work with apex predators and reptiles.
Robert "Bob" Irwin is an Australian naturalist, animal conservationist, and a pioneering herpetologist who is also famous for his conservation and husbandry work with apex predators and reptiles.
Charles Francis Laseron
Charles Francis Laseron (6 December 1887 - 27 June 1959), was an American-born Australian naturalist and malacologist.
Charles Francis Laseron (6 December 1887 - 27 June 1959), was an American-born Australian naturalist and malacologist.
Charles Leslie Barrett
Charles Leslie Barrett (26 June 1879 – 16 January 1959) was an Australian naturalist, journalist, author and ornithologist.
Charles Leslie Barrett (26 June 1879 – 16 January 1959) was an Australian naturalist, journalist, author and ornithologist.
David Fleay
David Howells Fleay (6 January 1907 Ballarat, Victoria – 7 August 1993) was an Australian naturalist who pioneered the captive breeding of endangered species, and was the first person to b...
David Howells Fleay (6 January 1907 Ballarat, Victoria – 7 August 1993) was an Australian naturalist who pioneered the captive breeding of endangered species, and was the first person to b...
David Stewart (Australian sound recordist)
David Stewart is Australia’s premier wildlife sound recordist.
David Stewart is Australia’s premier wildlife sound recordist.
Densey Clyne
Densey Clyne is an Australian naturalist, photographer and writer, especially well known for her studies of spiders and insects.
Densey Clyne is an Australian naturalist, photographer and writer, especially well known for her studies of spiders and insects.
Des Hackett
Des Hackett (1925-7 August 1998) was an Australian naturalist.
Des Hackett (1925-7 August 1998) was an Australian naturalist.
Edith Coleman
Edith Coleman was an Australian naturalist who made important observations on pollination syndromes in Australian plant species.
Edith Coleman was an Australian naturalist who made important observations on pollination syndromes in Australian plant species.
Edmund James Banfield
Edmund James "Ted" Banfield (4 September 1852 – 2 June 1923) was an author and naturalist, best known for his book Confessions of a Beachcomber.
Edmund James "Ted" Banfield (4 September 1852 – 2 June 1923) was an author and naturalist, best known for his book Confessions of a Beachcomber.
Edward Edgar Pescott
Edward Edgar Pescott (11 December 1872 - 31 July 1954) was an Australian naturalist.
Edward Edgar Pescott (11 December 1872 - 31 July 1954) was an Australian naturalist.
Elizabeth Coxen
Elizabeth Frances Coxen née Isaac was an Australian naturalist and meteorologist.
Elizabeth Frances Coxen née Isaac was an Australian naturalist and meteorologist.
George Arthur Keartland
George Arthur Keartland (11 June 1848 – 21 May 1926) was an Australian typographer and ornithologist notable for his collecting work on the Horn and Calvert scientific exploring expeditions.
George Arthur Keartland (11 June 1848 – 21 May 1926) was an Australian typographer and ornithologist notable for his collecting work on the Horn and Calvert scientific exploring expeditions.
George Prideaux Robert Harris
George Prideaux Robert Harris (1775–1810) was a deputy surveyor and naturalist in Tasmania, Australia from 1803.
George Prideaux Robert Harris (1775–1810) was a deputy surveyor and naturalist in Tasmania, Australia from 1803.
Graham Pizzey
Graham Martin Pizzey AM (4 July 1930 - 12 November 2001) was a noted Australian author, photographer and ornithologist.
Graham Martin Pizzey AM (4 July 1930 - 12 November 2001) was a noted Australian author, photographer and ornithologist.
Harry Butler
William Henry "Harry" Butler CBE (born 25 March 1930) is an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant.
William Henry "Harry" Butler CBE (born 25 March 1930) is an Australian naturalist and environmental consultant.
Harry Frauca
Harry Frauca (born 14 October 1928) was an Australian naturalist, writer and photographer.
Harry Frauca (born 14 October 1928) was an Australian naturalist, writer and photographer.
Henry Burrell
Henry James Burrell (19 January 1873 – 29 July 1945) was an Australian naturalist who specialised in the study of monotremes.
Henry James Burrell (19 January 1873 – 29 July 1945) was an Australian naturalist who specialised in the study of monotremes.
Herbert Ward Wilson
Herbert Ward Wilson (29 September 1877 – 1 October 1955) was an Australian science lecturer and naturalist.
Herbert Ward Wilson (29 September 1877 – 1 October 1955) was an Australian science lecturer and naturalist.
Horace William Wheelwright
Horace William Wheelwright (5 January 1815 – 16 November 1865) was an English hunter, naturalist and writer who spent many years of his life in Australia and Sweden.
Horace William Wheelwright (5 January 1815 – 16 November 1865) was an English hunter, naturalist and writer who spent many years of his life in Australia and Sweden.
Ian Fraser (naturalist)
Ian Fraser (born 1951) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and author.
Ian Fraser (born 1951) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and author.
Jack Hyett
Jack Hyett (11 July 1915 – 21 July 2001) was an Australian teacher, broadcaster, author, naturalist and amateur ornithologist.
Jack Hyett (11 July 1915 – 21 July 2001) was an Australian teacher, broadcaster, author, naturalist and amateur ornithologist.
James Charles Cox
James Charles Cox (21 July 1834 – 29 September 1912) was an Australian physician and conchologist.
James Charles Cox (21 July 1834 – 29 September 1912) was an Australian physician and conchologist.
John Young (cinematographer)
John Young is an Australian cinematographer and naturalist.
John Young is an Australian cinematographer and naturalist.
Kathleen McArthur
Kathleen McArthur (1915-2001), was an Australian naturalist, writer, botanical illustrator and conservationist.
Kathleen McArthur (1915-2001), was an Australian naturalist, writer, botanical illustrator and conservationist.
Louisa Atkinson
Caroline Louisa Waring Atkinson was an early Australian writer, botanist and illustrator.
Caroline Louisa Waring Atkinson was an early Australian writer, botanist and illustrator.
Ludwig Becker (explorer)
Ludwig Becker (5 September 1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Ludwig Becker (5 September 1808 – 29 April 1861) was an Australian artist, explorer and naturalist born in Darmstadt, Germany.
Margaret Thorsborne
Margaret Grace Thorsborne AO (born 1927) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and environmental activist.
Margaret Grace Thorsborne AO (born 1927) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and environmental activist.
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland (1899-1987) was an Australian journalist, photographer, author and amateur ornithologist.
Michael Stanley Reid Sharland (1899-1987) was an Australian journalist, photographer, author and amateur ornithologist.
Morton Allport
Morton Allport FLS (1830-1878), was an English-born Australian colonial naturalist.
Morton Allport FLS (1830-1878), was an English-born Australian colonial naturalist.
Neville Coleman
Neville Coleman is an Australian naturalist, underwater nature photographer, writer, publisher and educator.
Neville Coleman is an Australian naturalist, underwater nature photographer, writer, publisher and educator.
Norman Arthur Wakefield
Norman Arthur Wakefield (28 November 1918 – 23 September 1972) was an Australian teacher, naturalist, paleontologist and botanist, notable as an expert on ferns.
Norman Arthur Wakefield (28 November 1918 – 23 September 1972) was an Australian teacher, naturalist, paleontologist and botanist, notable as an expert on ferns.
Paul MacGillivray
Paul MacGillivray (1834–1895), a scientist and medical practitioner by occupation, was born at Edinburgh, to William MacGillivray and Marion née Askill, and was the brother of John MacGilliv...
Paul MacGillivray (1834–1895), a scientist and medical practitioner by occupation, was born at Edinburgh, to William MacGillivray and Marion née Askill, and was the brother of John MacGilliv...
Philip Crosbie Morrison
Philip Crosbie Morrison was an Australian naturalist, educator, writer, broadcaster and conservationist.
Philip Crosbie Morrison was an Australian naturalist, educator, writer, broadcaster and conservationist.
Rica Erickson
Frederica Lucy "Rica" Erickson AM, née Sandilands, was an Australian naturalist, botanical artist, historian, author and teacher.
Frederica Lucy "Rica" Erickson AM, née Sandilands, was an Australian naturalist, botanical artist, historian, author and teacher.
Richard Austin Bastow
Richard Austin Bastow (14 May 1839 – 14 May 1920) was an Australian naturalist and bryologist.
Richard Austin Bastow (14 May 1839 – 14 May 1920) was an Australian naturalist and bryologist.
Richard Weatherly
Richard Weatherly (born 1947) is an Australian environmentalist and artist specialising in natural history subjects, especially birds.
Richard Weatherly (born 1947) is an Australian environmentalist and artist specialising in natural history subjects, especially birds.
Robin Hill (artist)
Robin Hill is an Australian artist and writer, living in the United States and specialising in natural history subjects, especially birds.
Robin Hill is an Australian artist and writer, living in the United States and specialising in natural history subjects, especially birds.
Sidney William Jackson
Sidney William Jackson (12 June 1873 – 30 September 1946) was an Australian naturalist and field ornithologist with a special interest in oology, who was also a skilled photographer and taxidermist.
Sidney William Jackson (12 June 1873 – 30 September 1946) was an Australian naturalist and field ornithologist with a special interest in oology, who was also a skilled photographer and taxidermist.
Steve Irwin
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006), nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist.
Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin (22 February 1962 – 4 September 2006), nicknamed "The Crocodile Hunter", was an Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist.
Tarlton Rayment
Percy Tarlton Rayment FRZS (27 November 1882 – 17 June 1964) was an Australian artist, author, broadcaster, poet, naturalist, entomologist and beekeeper of English origin.
Percy Tarlton Rayment FRZS (27 November 1882 – 17 June 1964) was an Australian artist, author, broadcaster, poet, naturalist, entomologist and beekeeper of English origin.
Terri Irwin
Theresa Penelope "Terri" Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an Australian-based, American-born naturalist, author, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin and owner of Australia Zoo at Bee...
Theresa Penelope "Terri" Irwin, AM (born July 20, 1964) is an Australian-based, American-born naturalist, author, the widow of Australian naturalist Steve Irwin and owner of Australia Zoo at Bee...
Thomas Pennington Lucas
Thomas Pennington Lucas (13 April 1843 – 15 November 1917) was a Scottish-born Australian medical practitioner, naturalist, author, philosopher and utopianist.
Thomas Pennington Lucas (13 April 1843 – 15 November 1917) was a Scottish-born Australian medical practitioner, naturalist, author, philosopher and utopianist.
Trevor Pescott
Trevor William Pescott (born 1934) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and writer, based in Geelong, Victoria.
Trevor William Pescott (born 1934) is an Australian naturalist, conservationist and writer, based in Geelong, Victoria.
Vera Scarth-Johnson
Vera Scarth-Johnson,, was a noted botanist and botanical illustrator who is also remembered for her continual efforts to teach others to treasure the flora and environment of Australia and, in p...
Vera Scarth-Johnson,, was a noted botanist and botanical illustrator who is also remembered for her continual efforts to teach others to treasure the flora and environment of Australia and, in p...
Vincent Serventy
Vincent Noel Serventy OAM (6 January 1916 – 8 September 2007) was a noted Australian author, ornithologist and conservationist.
Vincent Noel Serventy OAM (6 January 1916 – 8 September 2007) was a noted Australian author, ornithologist and conservationist.