Notable Naturalists and Their Contributions
Jane Goodall, Charles Darwin, George Washington Carver, Jacques Cousteau, Steve Irwin, Rachel Carson, and Johnny Appleseed are remarkable naturalists who have made significant contributions to the understanding and preservation of the natural world. From studying chimpanzees to exploring the theory of evolution, their work has shaped our understanding of the environment and biodiversity.
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Notable Naturalists Notable Naturalists Jane Jane Goodall Goodall Charles Darwin Charles Darwin George W. Carver George W. Carver Jacques Cousteau Jacques Cousteau Steve Irwin Steve Irwin Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Johnny Appleseed Johnny Appleseed Become a backyard Become a backyard naturalist! Click on naturalist! Click on the picture to learn the picture to learn how! how! CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Jane Jane Goodall Goodall Jane Goodall is an English primatologist and anthropologist. She is considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. She has studied chimpanzees for over 55 years! She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. Click on the picture to learn more about Jane Goodall CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Charles Darwin Charles Darwin Charles Darwin was an English scientist who studied nature. He is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection. According to this theory, all living things are struggling to survive. The living things that have the most helpful traits for their environment tend to survive. Click on the picture to learn more about Charles Darwin. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
George Washington Carver George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was born in slavery but went on to win worldwide respect for his work as a scientist. By finding new ways to process peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes, he helped to make them important crops in the southern United States. Click on the picture to learn more about George Washington Carver. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Jacques Cousteau Jacques Cousteau Jacques Cousteau was a famous ocean explorer. He introduced millions of people to the underwater world. He also worked to protect the world s oceans. He invented diving and scuba devices, including the Aqua-Lung. Click on the picture to learn more about Jacques Cousteau. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Rachel Carson Rachel Carson Rachel Carson was an American scientist and writer. She studied the natural world, especially the sea. Her book Silent Spring convinced many people that the environment needed better protection. She was the first to warn the world about the dangers of pesticides. Click on the picture to learn more about Rachel Carson. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Steve Irwin Steve Irwin Steve Irwin was a conservationist and believed in promoting environmentalism by sharing his excitement about wildlife. He worked to save endangered animals and to stop land clearing that leads to loss of habitat. Click on the picture to learn more about Steve Irwin. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
Johnny Appleseed Johnny Appleseed Johnny Appleseed was an American nurseryman pioneer. His real name was John Chapman. He is best known for introducing apple trees to many states in the U.S. Click on the picture to learn more about Johnny Appleseed. CURR 5018, Jeanne Mouriz, vpdr-06, Summer, 2019
