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Brian Barnes
Brian Barnes was born in 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today, he’s a scientist at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), where he studies how animals survive in the cold Arctic
Dr. Lynn Rogers
Dr. Lynn Rogers is a scientist who has spent over 50 years studying black bears in the forests of Minnesota. Known as “the Bear Man” for his amazing work with
Bears in Winter
When winter comes, some animals have a special way of surviving the cold and finding food. Animals like ground squirrels, bats, and hedgehogs go into a deep sleep called hibernation.
Carl Linnaeus
Carl Linnaeus was a Swedish scientist who lived in the 1700s and is known as the “Father of Modern Taxonomy.” He loved studying plants and animals and wanted to find
Janaki Ammal
Janaki Ammal was a famous scientist from India who loved studying plants. She was born in 1897 in a town called Tellicherry (now Thalassery) and grew up with a big
James Hutton
James Hutton was a Scottish scientist born in 1726. Before he became famous for his work in geology, he tried many different careers! He started as a farmer, then became