Karl Koopman

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Karl Koopman
Born 1 April 1920
Died 22 September 1997

Karl Koopman (1 April 1920 22 September 1997) was a zoologist with a special interest in bats.[1][2] He worked for many years in the Mammalogy Department of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Species named after him include Monticolomys koopmani, Rattus koopmani, and Sturnira koopmanhilli.

References

  1. "Koopman, Karl". American National Biography. Oxford University Press.  Subscription needed.
  2. Pace, Eric (30 September 1997). "Dr. Karl F. Koopman, 77, An Authority on Bats, Is Dead". New York Times. 

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