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John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist and natural history painter, famous for his exquisite illustrations of birds. Born on April 26, 1785, and passing away on January 27, 1851, Audubon conducted extensive observations and research on North American birds in the early 19th century. His work 'The Birds of America' remains a classic in the field of natural history literature.

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Famous John James Audubon Quotes

“As I grew up I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature.”

Science Nature Grew Becoming Grew Up Glowing

Book:Ornithological Biography, Or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America: Accompanied by Descriptions of the Objects Represented in the Work Entitled The Birds of America, and Interspersed with Delineations of American Scenery and Manners

Source: Ornithological Biography, Or an Account of the Habits of the Birds of the United States of America: Accompanied by Descriptions of the Objects Represented in the Work Entitled The Birds of America, and Interspersed with Delineations of American Scenery and Manners

“. . .nature indifferently copied is far superior to the best idealities.”

Nature Superiors

Author:John James Audubon

“A true conservationist is a man who knows that the world is not given by his fathers, but borrowed from his children.”