. Adventures with animals and plants. Biology. Biologists Study Aimnals mid Plants specimens of rocks and animals and plants, and complete notes on every- thing he had seen. He had learned a great deal about the customs of the native Lapps, had become acquainted with the wild animals of the country, and had made a thorough study of the plants, for botany was the subject of greatest interest to him. It is said that he traveled more than four thousand miles. Linnaeus' accounts of his journey in- spired other biologists to explore foreign lands. Often these trips last for several years during whi
. Adventures with animals and plants. Biology. Biologists Study Aimnals mid Plants specimens of rocks and animals and plants, and complete notes on every- thing he had seen. He had learned a great deal about the customs of the native Lapps, had become acquainted with the wild animals of the country, and had made a thorough study of the plants, for botany was the subject of greatest interest to him. It is said that he traveled more than four thousand miles. Linnaeus' accounts of his journey in- spired other biologists to explore foreign lands. Often these trips last for several years during which the biologist is far from any civilized country, completely dependent upon his ability to make friends with native tribes. He has to win their confidence slowly, learn their language, and persuade them to take long trips on foot, on horseback, or by boat through parts of the country the natives may fear. Here the explorer devotes himself to his search for new types of animals and plants. Many of these are collected and stored to be taken back to museums and universities. Complete notes are kept of all observations so that no mistake will be made when the scien- tific reports are later prepared. Some of these exploring scientists are also excel- lent artists and prepare their own sketches of the strange scenes they see. Exploring is not at an end. Exploring nowadays is frequently very complex. Large expeditions are organized. They include experts in many branches of science and are equipped with scientific instruments of many kinds. Photog- raphers and secretary-historians are among the specialists included. Despite their size, such expeditions still meet B"» .. ?:' --tf^'- i'>^ . .'t-'i'iT^^.. Fig. 2 What water-living plants and ani?nals might this collector find? (ward's natural SCIENCE establishment) with exciting adventures. Even as you read this, investigators are at work in the field in many parts of the world, searching high in the mountains, and deep
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