author
Donald Frederick Hoffmeister
b. 1916
A leading American mammalogist, he devoted decades to studying the mammals of the American Southwest and Midwest. His books are valued for their careful field knowledge and clear, practical approach to natural history.
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The Postnatal Development of Two Broods of Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus)
by Donald Frederick Hoffmeister, Henry W. Setzer
About the author
Born in San Bernardino, California, on March 21, 1916, Donald Frederick Hoffmeister became one of the best-known mammalogists of his generation. He built a long academic career in zoology and museum work, and he later served at the University of Illinois, where he was both a professor and director of the Museum of Natural History.
Hoffmeister is especially remembered for authoritative regional works on mammals, including studies of Arizona and Illinois. His research drew on extensive fieldwork and museum collections, helping readers and scientists alike understand how mammals live across deserts, prairies, forests, and mountain habitats.
He died on February 6, 2011, in Savoy, Illinois. Even years after their publication, his books remain useful for readers who enjoy natural history grounded in close observation and deep experience.