![]() ![]() His writing style was far more elegant than might have been expected from a scientist. ![]() Wilson presented his views in more than 30 books, two of which – On Human Nature in 1979 and The Ants in 1991 – won Pulitzer prizes. In addition to groundbreaking work in evolution and entomology, in his later years Wilson spearheaded a campaign to unite scientific and religious communities in an odd-couple pairing he felt presented the best chance to preserve Earth. It did not cite a cause of death but said a tribute was planned for 2022. “EO Wilson was called ‘Darwin’s natural heir’ and was known affectionately as ‘the ant man’ for his pioneering work as an entomologist,” the foundation wrote. ![]() Alongside the British naturalist David Attenborough, Wilson was considered one of the world’s leading authorities on natural history and conservation. ![]()
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