John Croxall facts for kids
John Patrick Croxall is a very important British scientist who studies animals, especially birds! He used to be in charge of Conservation Biology at the British Antarctic Survey. That's a big group that studies the amazing wildlife in Antarctica. He also helps lead a worldwide program for seabirds called BirdLife International.
About John Croxall
His Early Life and Studies
John Croxall was born in Birmingham, England, on January 19, 1946. He loved learning about nature. He went to the University of Auckland in New Zealand for his advanced studies. In 1971, he earned his PhD. This is a very high university degree, showing he was an expert in his field. His special project was about tiny sea creatures called ascidians. His professor, John Morton, helped him a lot.
After his studies, John Croxall worked at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. From 1972 to 1975, he was a senior research associate in zoology. This means he helped with important research about animals.
Awards and Recognition
John Croxall has received many special awards for his amazing work. In 1984, he won a Scientific Medal from the Zoological Society of London. This award is given to scientists who do excellent work in zoology. He also received a President’s Medal from the British Ecological Society. This shows how much his work in understanding nature and how living things interact is valued.
