Andrew Smith (zoologist)

Sir Andrew Smith

Sir Andrew Smith KCB (3 December 1797 – 11 August 1872) was a Scottish surgeon, explorer, ethnologist and zoologist. He is known as the father of zoology in South Africa. He discovered many species in his major work, Illustrations of the Zoology of South Africa. Smith was born in Hawick, Roxburghshire.

Andrew Smith (zoologist) Media

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  Sir Andrew Smith KCB (3 December 1797 – 11 August 1872)

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  1840 drawing of Southern African rock python by Sir Andrew Smith