GEORGE MCGAVIN

Zoologist

Entomologist explorer

1954 - Glasgow, Scotland

Biographical details

Dr George McGavin is an Scottish zoologist, entomologist and explorer.

He studied zoology at the University of Edinburgh and completed his doctorate in entomology at Imperial College London.

At the university of Oxford he served as assistant curator of entomology at the Museum of Natural History.

Since 2007 he is concentrate on his broadcasting work, but remains an honorary research associate at the museum, with a specialism in tropical insects.

Biographical details

George grew up in Edinburgh and as a young boy he was interested in the outside world.

Exploration

His explorations have taken him from tropical forest of Papua Guinea to the caves of Thailand.

He regularly speaks to

audiences about his

explorations and diverse

topics related to zoology. He has several insects

species named in his

honor.

Exploration

Exploration

Exploration

George has written numerous books on insects and other animals.

He shares all his experience and adventures in their books.

He also wrote a couple of

books for children.

Recognition & legacy

He is an Honorary Research Associate at Oxford University.

He is also Visiting Professor of Entomology at the University of Derby.

He is also an accomplished broadcaster having made many programmes for the BBC including the phenomenally successful ‘Lost Lands’ expedition series.

In the media

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYMXJKTG9tg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/collections/p00bf3fy

http://www.jowandermanagement.com/clients/georgemcgavin.php

Bibliography

Speaking of Science

http://speakingofscience.juliegould.net/science-communication/speaking-to-dr-george-mcgavin/ Why I love ... insects

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/sep/26/why-i-love-insects Alumni, University of Edinburgh

http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/alumni/george-mcgavin