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Buechner was born in 1918, in [[Scotia, New York]]. He received a bachelor's degree from [[New York State College of Forestry]] and [[Syracuse University]] in 1941. He then received a master's degree from [[Texas A&M University|Texas A&M College]] in 1943, and in 1949 got his Ph.D. from [[Oklahoma State University–Stillwater|Oklahoma A&M College]]. From 1948 to 1965 he taught [[botany]] and [[zoology]] at [[Washington State College]]. In 1965 he became a member of the [[Smithsonian Institution|Smithsonian]] as its first director of the office of [[ecology]]. For 3 years (1969–1972), he was a Senior Ecologist for the [[Office of Environmental Sciences]], and for 3 more years (1972–1975), for the [[National Zoological Park (United States)|National Zoological Park]]. He died in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_217436|title=Biography|publisher=[[Smithsonian Institution Archives]]|accessdate=April 22, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/resshow/perry/bios/BuechnerHelmuT.htm|title=Helmut Karl Beuchner Biography|publisher=Washington Biologists' Field Club, [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]], [[Patuxent Wildlife Research Center]]|accessdate=April 22, 2012}}</ref> |
Buechner was born in 1918, in [[Scotia, New York]]. He received a bachelor's degree from [[New York State College of Forestry]] and [[Syracuse University]] in 1941. He then received a master's degree from [[Texas A&M University|Texas A&M College]] in 1943, and in 1949 got his Ph.D. from [[Oklahoma State University–Stillwater|Oklahoma A&M College]]. From 1948 to 1965 he taught [[botany]] and [[zoology]] at [[Washington State College]]. In 1965 he became a member of the [[Smithsonian Institution|Smithsonian]] as its first director of the office of [[ecology]]. For 3 years (1969–1972), he was a Senior Ecologist for the [[Office of Environmental Sciences]], and for 3 more years (1972–1975), for the [[National Zoological Park (United States)|National Zoological Park]]. He died in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 1975.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://siarchives.si.edu/collections/siris_arc_217436|title=Biography|publisher=[[Smithsonian Institution Archives]]|accessdate=April 22, 2012|date=1939 1939-1975}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/resshow/perry/bios/BuechnerHelmuT.htm|title=Helmut Karl Beuchner Biography|publisher=Washington Biologists' Field Club, [[United States Geological Survey|USGS]], [[Patuxent Wildlife Research Center]]|accessdate=April 22, 2012}}</ref> |
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Buechner's analysis of the [[territory (animal)|territorial behavior]] of the [[Ugandan kob]], first observed by his wife Jimmie H. Buechner, was widely discussed by other wildlife biologists and ecologists and attracted the attention of popular authors such as [[Robert Ardrey]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Robert Ardrey|title= |
Buechner's analysis of the [[territory (animal)|territorial behavior]] of the [[Ugandan kob]], first observed by his wife Jimmie H. Buechner, was widely discussed by other wildlife biologists and ecologists and attracted the attention of popular authors such as [[Robert Ardrey]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Robert Ardrey|title=The Territorial Imperative: A Personal Inquiry into the Animal Origins of Property and Nations|year=1966|title-link=The Territorial Imperative}}</ref><ref>[https://www.jstor.org/stable/3781569 Irven O. Buss and John F. Eisenberg, "Helmut K. Buechner, 1918-1975," ''Wildlife Society Bulletin'', Vol. 4, No. 1 (Spring, 1976), pp. 40-41].</ref> |
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In 1950 Buechner won the George Mercer Award of the [[Ecological Society of America]], for his famous study "Life History, Ecology, and Range Use of the Pronghorn in Trans-Pecos Texas". He also received The [[Wildlife Society]]’s Terrestrial Research Award for his work with [[bighorn sheep]]. Twice Helmut Buechner was awarded [[Fulbright Program]] appointments as Senior Scholar on Wildlife Research in [[Uganda]], from 1956 to 1958.<ref>[http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/resshow/perry/bios/buechnerhelmut.htm Buechner obituary] at [[USGS]]</ref> |
In 1950 Buechner won the George Mercer Award of the [[Ecological Society of America]], for his famous study "Life History, Ecology, and Range Use of the Pronghorn in Trans-Pecos Texas". He also received The [[Wildlife Society]]’s Terrestrial Research Award for his work with [[bighorn sheep]]. Twice Helmut Buechner was awarded [[Fulbright Program]] appointments as Senior Scholar on Wildlife Research in [[Uganda]], from 1956 to 1958.<ref>[http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/resshow/perry/bios/buechnerhelmut.htm Buechner obituary] at [[USGS]]</ref> |
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Helmut Karl Buechner | |
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| Born | 1918 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University Texas A&M College Oklahoma A&M College |
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| Institutions | Washington State College Office of Environmental Sciences National Zoological Park |
Helmut Karl Buechner (1918–1975) was an American ecologist and zoologist.
Biography
Buechner was born in 1918, in Scotia, New York. He received a bachelor's degree from New York State College of Forestry and Syracuse University in 1941. He then received a master's degree from Texas A&M College in 1943, and in 1949 got his Ph.D. from Oklahoma A&M College. From 1948 to 1965 he taught botany and zoology at Washington State College. In 1965 he became a member of the Smithsonian as its first director of the office of ecology. For 3 years (1969–1972), he was a Senior Ecologist for the Office of Environmental Sciences, and for 3 more years (1972–1975), for the National Zoological Park. He died in Washington, D.C. on October 7, 1975.[1][2]
Buechner's analysis of the territorial behavior of the Ugandan kob, first observed by his wife Jimmie H. Buechner, was widely discussed by other wildlife biologists and ecologists and attracted the attention of popular authors such as Robert Ardrey.[3][4]
In 1950 Buechner won the George Mercer Award of the Ecological Society of America, for his famous study "Life History, Ecology, and Range Use of the Pronghorn in Trans-Pecos Texas". He also received The Wildlife Society’s Terrestrial Research Award for his work with bighorn sheep. Twice Helmut Buechner was awarded Fulbright Program appointments as Senior Scholar on Wildlife Research in Uganda, from 1956 to 1958.[5]
References
- ^ "Biography". Smithsonian Institution Archives. 1939 1939-1975. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Helmut Karl Beuchner Biography". Washington Biologists' Field Club, USGS, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. Retrieved April 22, 2012.
- ^ Robert Ardrey (1966). The Territorial Imperative: A Personal Inquiry into the Animal Origins of Property and Nations.
- ^ Irven O. Buss and John F. Eisenberg, "Helmut K. Buechner, 1918-1975," Wildlife Society Bulletin, Vol. 4, No. 1 (Spring, 1976), pp. 40-41.
- ^ Buechner obituary at USGS
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