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Henry Walter Bates

Henry Walter Bates
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Henry Walter Bates was an English naturalist and explorer who gave the first scientific account of mimicry in animals. He was most famous for his expedition to the rainforests of the Amazon with Alfred Russel Wallace, starting in 1848.

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  1. Bayard TaylorJanuary 11, 1825 – December 19, 1878
  2. Ferdinand von MuellerJune 30, 1825 – October 10, 1896
  3. Henry Walter Bates (this page)February 8, 1825 – February 16, 1892
  4. Adolf BastianJune 26, 1826 – February 2, 1905
  5. Armand DavidSeptember 7, 1826 – November 10, 1900
  6. Henri MouhotMay 15, 1826 – November 10, 1861

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