Guwahati News Desk: The pioneering Harvard biologist and a prolific author, Edward O Wilson, breathed his last at the age of 92 on Sunday.
The news about Wilson’s death was posted on the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s website on Monday.
Although the cause of his death has not been released yet, but sources have stated that he passed away in Burlington, Massachusetts.
In the memory of the late biologist, the Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s wrote, “E.O. Wilson was called ‘Darwin’s natural heir,’ and was known affectionately as ‘the ant man’ for his pioneering work as an entomologist.”
The chairman of the board of E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, David J. Prend, said in a statement, “It would be hard to understate Ed’s scientific achievements, but his impact extends to every facet of society. He was a true visionary with a unique ability to inspire and galvanize. He articulated, perhaps better than anyone, what it means to be human.”
Regarding the prominent Wilson, he began his career studying the biology and social structures of ants which led him to develop expansive theories on evolution and humanity’s relationship with the planet.
His contribution towards raising global awareness and his understanding about biodiversity and conservation has always been very remarkable.
In addition, he is also widely known for his accessible writing, including articles and best-selling books which introduced concepts like biodiversity to the masses.
He has won numerous recognitions and awards including Pulitzer Prizes for On Human Nature (1978) and The Ants (1990), and received popular acclaim for works like The Diversity of Life (1992), Naturalist (1994), Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge (1998), The Future of Life (2002), The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth (2006), The Social Conquest of Earth (2012), Letters to a Young Scientist (2014), The Meaning of Human Existence (2014), and Half-Earth: Our Planet’s Fight for Life (2016).
However, Wilson is now survived by his only daughter Catherine.
