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Did you know that a group of kangaroos is called a troop of kangaroos?


Botanist practiced his science in the West and beyond


Botanist practiced his science in the West and beyond
David Douglas (1799-1834), the Scottish botanist and explorer, became famous because of his dedication and work with trees and plants. He traveled the world over, introduced a record of 7,000 plants and seeds into Great Britain, and has had numerous plant species named after him, including the Douglas fir tree. He died by accident in Hawaii, leaving an admirable legacy of plant life.

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