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Terry A. Vaughan
Known for helping generations of students understand the lives and diversity of mammals, this zoologist and educator wrote a widely used textbook that became a standard in the field. His work also reflected a lifelong interest in bats, natural history, and teaching.
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Mammals of the San Gabriel Mountains of California
by Terry A. Vaughan
About the author
Terry A. Vaughan was an American mammalogist, zoology professor, and author best known for Mammalogy, a long-running textbook that introduced many readers to the study of mammals. His published work also included research on bats and other mammals, showing a strong connection to field biology as well as classroom teaching.
An obituary in the Journal of Mammalogy describes him as a scholar, educator, researcher, and mentor, and notes that he served the American Society of Mammalogists. The same sources connect him with Northern Arizona University, where he taught zoology, and note that he died in 2022 at age 94.
Beyond research and teaching, he was remembered for a broad curiosity about the natural world and for encouraging students and colleagues alike. For listeners drawn to wildlife, biology, and the history of natural science, his work offers a clear and lasting guide to the mammal world.