Charles A. Long

Charles A. Long was a biologist, teacher, and author whose work centered on mammals and natural history. He served as Professor Emeritus of Biology at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, where he taught mammalogy and helped build and curate mammal collections used for study and research.

He wrote books including The Wild Mammals of Wisconsin, a major reference on the state's mammals, as well as other works connected to zoology and natural history. His writing is known for bringing together classification, identification, distribution, and behavior in a way that is useful to both students and serious wildlife readers.

Long's career joined scholarship with hands-on field knowledge, making his books especially valuable for listeners who enjoy science grounded in real observation. Even from the titles alone, his work suggests a lifelong commitment to understanding animals not as abstractions, but as living parts of regional landscapes.