John James Audubon 226th's Birthday

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John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, hunter, and painter. He painted, catalogued, and described the birds of North America in a manner far superior to what had gone before. Born in the French colony of Saint Domingue (now Haiti) and raised in France as a youth, in his embrace of America and his outsize personality and achievements, he represented the new American people of the United States. [Read more on Wikipedia]

Audubon by John Syme, 1826

Felix Rodriguez de la Fuente's Birthday

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Félix Samuel Rodríguez de la Fuente (March 14, 1928 – March 14, 1980) was a Spanish naturalist and broadcaster. He is best known for the highly successful and influential series El Hombre y la Tierra (1975–1980). Degree in medicine and self-taught in biology, was a multifaceted charismatic figure whose influence has endured despite the passing years. His knowledge covered areas such as falconry and ethology, emphasizing the study and living with wolves. [Read more on Wikipedia]