naturalist

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For any doubters, “The Power of Life” makes it clear that Lamarck was a superb naturalist, whose work deserves more respect than it receives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I met Molly Hansen, the community’s unofficial historian and naturalist, in her low-ceilinged office near the village center.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

His family encouraged him to send it to the esteemed naturalist and helped him track down an address.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Roughly three centuries ago, Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus set out to catalog and name every living organism he could find.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

“I’ve never used it. You can use it to write down your scientific observations. You’re a regular naturalist in the making.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly