Dr '''Tim Flannery''' (Melbourne, 28_January 1956 - ) is a well-known Australian Biologist, Mammologist and Paleontologist also famous for his best-selling non-fiction books including ''The Future Eaters'' and ''Throwim Way Leg''.
His most recent book, ''The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change'', was published in September_2005.
He is a frequent speaker on ecological issues, in particular Global_warming, in Australia and the United_States.
Currently the director of the South_Australian_Museum, Dr Flannery has held many academic positions throughout his career including Principal Research Scientist at the Australian_Museum, Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard_University, and an adviser on environmental issues to the Australian Federal Parliament. He holds bachelor degrees in English and Earth Science, a doctorate in Zoology, and has contributed to over 90 scientific papers. Some of his notable contributions to science have included:
* Description of 29 new Kangaroo species, including the oldest known fossilised species;
* Involvement in the discovery of many fossilised dinosaurs and Cretaceous species in Australia;
* Description and taxonomy of a huge variety of Melanesian species in New_Guinea.
Sir_David_Attenborough is quoted as saying "Tim Flannery is in the league of the all-time great explorers like Dr. David Livingstone."
== External links ==
* ABC Australia Biography
* Another ABC Australia Biography
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