American entomologist and myrmecologist William Morton Wheeler (1865-1937) was one of the world's foremost scientists and Professor of Entomology at Harvard University. Trained as an insect embryologist, he became the leading authority on behaviour of social insects, especially ants. From 1903 to 1908 Wheeler was curator of invertebrate zoology in the American Museum of Natural History, New York. He was also member of the National Academy of Sciences.
American entomologist and myrmecologist William Morton Wheeler (1865-1937) was one of the world's foremost scientists and Professor of Entomology at H...
German zoologist Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Gunther (1830 -1914) began his association with the British Museum, London, in 1857 when he was charged with completing the museum's catalogues of amphibia, reptiles, and fish. In 1875 he became director of the zoology department of the Natural History Museum. "Reptiles of British India" is one of his main works.
German zoologist Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf Gunther (1830 -1914) began his association with the British Museum, London, in 1857 when he was charged...
When Pope Francis first appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Cathedral after his proclomation only a few insiders knew who this successor to Saint Peter was. But nobody knew which wonderful anecdotes of the 'Cardinal of the Poor' are told in his home country. It is well known that South Americans like to seek the nearness of others. But a Pope who hugs and kisses visitors was a sensation in the stiff and formal ceremonial of the Vatican. Read here about the lively young boy Jorge, a 'little devil' who has been a fanatical football fan since childhood. Learn how an unhappy love affair and an...
When Pope Francis first appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Cathedral after his proclomation only a few insiders knew who this successor to Saint P...
