Nelson Hairston

Biologist

Birthday October 16, 1917

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace North Carolina

DEATH DATE Jul 31, 2008 (90)

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About

Ecologist who formed the idea of Trophic cascade, which he discusses in his book 'Green World Hypothesis.' He spent the majority of his career as a professor of Zoology at the University of Michigan.

Before Fame

He attended the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University.

Trivia

He was an adviser for the United Nations World health organization.

Family Life

He had a brother and served in WWII.

Associated With

He was influenced by Luther Burbank.