David Fleay
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David Howells Fleay AM MBE (/ˈflaɪ/; 6 January 1907 – 7 August 1993) was an Australian scientist and biologist who pioneered the captive breeding of endangered species, and was the first person to breed the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in captivity.[1]
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David Howells Fleay AM MBE | |
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Born | (1907-01-06)6 January 1907 |
Died | 7 August 1993(1993-08-07) (aged 86) |
Education | Ballarat Grammar School |
Occupation | Biologist |
Known for | Captive breeding of endangered species |
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He died on 7 August 1993 aged 86.[2]