About
French naturalist and zoologist known for establishing the taxonomy practice of grouping classes into phyla and certified extinction of species as a fact.
Before Fame
He joined the Academy of Science at the Institut de France and established the fact that African and Indian elephants are different species.
Trivia
He was also an imperial councilor during the reign of Napoleon.
Family Life
His brother, Frédéric Cuvier, also became a naturalist.
Associated With
Arnold Ortmann was also a naturalist and zoologist.
