About Glen Milton Storr
Lived 1921 – 1990 (aged 68). Glen Milton Storr was an Australian ornithologist and herpetologist.
Career Storr was born in Adelaide in 1921, and had become a cadet land surveyor with the South Australian Lands Department in 1939. World War II interrupted his training when he joined the Australian Infantry in 1942, serving with the Second Ninth Field Regiment in New Guinea and Queensland (1943–1945). Following the war, he became a licensed surveyor in South Australia in 1947.
Legacy
Storr was one of the most prolific alpha-taxonomists in herpetology, describing 232 species and subspecies of reptiles, which places him in the top-10 of all-time world-wide. He is commemorated in the scientific names of five species of reptiles: Carlia storri, Ctenotus storri, Lerista storri, Morethia storri, and Varanus storri.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Glen Milton Storr?
Australian ornithologist and herpetologist
When was Glen Milton Storr born?
Glen Milton Storr was born on 22 December 1921 in Adelaide.
When did Glen Milton Storr die?
Glen Milton Storr died on 26 June 1990 in Perth.
What was Glen Milton Storr's occupation?
Glen Milton Storr was an ornithologist and herpetologist.
What nationality was Glen Milton Storr?
Glen Milton Storr was Australian.
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