Victor Ernest Shelford
American zoologist and animal ecologist (1877–1968)
Died aged 91VirgoUnited States
Biography
Victor Ernest Shelford (September 22, 1877 – December 27, 1968) was an American zoologist and animal ecologist who helped to establish ecology as a distinct field of study. He was the first president of the Ecological Society of America in 1915, and helped found the Nature Conservancy in the 1940s. Shelford's early visits to and study of Volo Bog in Northern Illinois helped establish its ecological significance. Volo Bog became the first purchase of the Illinois Nature Conservancy.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- chairperson
Employers / organisations
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Notable works
- The Nature Conservancy
- Ecological Society of America
Awards & honours (1)
- Eminent Ecologist Award
Quick answers about Victor Ernest Shelford
- How old was Victor Ernest Shelford?
- Victor Ernest Shelford died on December 27, 1968 at the age of 91.
- When is Victor Ernest Shelford's birthday?
- Victor Ernest Shelford was born on September 22, 1877.
- Where was Victor Ernest Shelford born?
- Victor Ernest Shelford was born in Chemung County.
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- Victor Ernest Shelford's zodiac sign is Virgo.
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- Victor Ernest Shelford is a citizen of United States.
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- Victor Ernest Shelford is known as zoologist, ecologist, environmentalist.
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