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Originally Posted by bronxzoofrank
Hi, Thanks...many of my older co-workers knew him (I missed meeting him each time I was near) and had the same opinion as yourself. Also, he began in the field almost 90 yrs ago, which affects the path he took.
Today it's common to deride others of that time..i.e. Ross Allen (most recently in the book Stolen World) for being "showmen" etc...but Mr. Allen nearly singlehandedly supplied venom for antivenin for several species to the US armed forces during WW II, when not many were doing that work; many of his observations and notes were first-of-their-kind as well. Best, Frank
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I gave the wrong impression, I apologize. After re-reading my post within your quote I see that it sounds like my impression of him being a crack pot increased. I meant the extreme opposite. As I watched the interview I became very impressed with his work and passion.
Zoo Nanny
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