Carl Akeley, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Carl Akeley

taxidermist

Date of Birth: 19-May-1864

Place of Birth: Clarendon, New York, United States

Date of Death: 18-Nov-1926

Profession: naturalist, photographer, inventor, biologist, sculptor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Carl Ethan Akeley (May 19, 1864 – November 17, 1926) was a pioneering American taxidermist, sculptor, biologist, conservationist, inventor, and nature photographer, noted for his contributions to American museums, most notably to the Field Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History.
He is considered the father of modern taxidermy.
He was the founder of the AMNH Exhibitions Lab, the interdisciplinary department that fuses scientific research with immersive design.