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Miguel Alvarez del Toro
Miguel Álvarez del Toro | |
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| Born | August 23rd of 1917 Colima Mexico |
| Died | August 2nd of 1996 Chiapas Mexico |
| Website | www.miguelalvarezdeltoro.com |
Miguel Álvarez del Toro (Colima, Colima, August 23, 1917 – August 2, 1996, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico).
Miguel Alvarez del Toro was born in the city of Colima, capital city of the state with the same name, on August 23, He was an avid collector and observer.
Scientist cataloged by the international community as the last naturalist of the 20th century, recognized for his outstanding work in the field of zoology and nature conservation.
His interest in nature, particularly that of the tropics, led him to accept a job offer in the state of Chiapas, where he stayed forever, doing a work that has become an obligatory reference for both biologists and conservationists.
Dr. Álvarez del Toro was self-taught. He never attended a university, but few naturalists have reached -by direct experience- the level of knowledge that he achieved in both animal and plant groups. Many of his observations remain the only information available on the nat