Background
Long, Charles Alan was born on January 19, 1936 in Pittsburgh. Son of Dorsey Arnold and Mary Bell (Selig) Long.
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The mammals of Wyoming, (University of Kansas publications, Museum of Natural History) Paperback Charles Alan Long (Author)
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The last book by Professor Charles A. Long "The Wild Mammals of Wisconsin" is a comprehensive treatise on mammals found in Wisconsin, updating information on classification, identification, geography and other concepts of their biology. These include ecology (and status), habitats (including dens and nests), reproduction (both development and aging), and estimates of home range, movements, and density (with seasonality whenever possible). Geographic and micro-geographic variation of races and species are described, based on thousands of preserved specimens, many listed as essential specimens examined. The analysis also includes Upper Michigan, northern Illinois, and occasionally even eastern Minnesota. The problem of appropriate names is discussed, with fair attention to diverse opinions. Taxonomic synonymies include original names, invalid homonyms and synonyms that have been used, and the names deemed acceptable. The phylogeny of higher taxonomic groups, such as families and orders, provide curious histories and adaptations. Pre-historic and exterminated mammals are described, including the discovery of an elk-moose. Modern concepts, such as evolution and speciation and the biome concept are introduced. Genetics, physiology, animal diseases, relation of hosts to humanity, ecological succession, and zoogeography are discussed. An especially appealing section on former naturalists who studied Wisconsin mammals includes some surprises: John Muir, Henry David Thoreau, Aldo Leopold, Hartley H. T. Jackson, and the first woman mammalogist - Martha Maxwell of Portage. Detailed accounts are given for 69 species (not counting the few now exterminated), in 17 families and seven orders. A glossary, four appendices, and a magnificent bibliography are at the end. Countless illustrations include grand wildlife artists of past and present. To quote Long: "All together we hope to express tribute to nature, and wildlife poetry and art."
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Long, Charles Alan was born on January 19, 1936 in Pittsburgh. Son of Dorsey Arnold and Mary Bell (Selig) Long.
Bachelor of Science, Pittsburg State University, Kansas, 1957. Master of Science, Pittsburg State University, Kansas, 1958. Postgraduate, University Washington, 1960.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1963.
Graduate fellow Pittsburg State University, 1957-1958. Teaching assistant University Kansas, Lawrence, 1959—1962, research assistant, 1962—1963. Instructor University Illinois-Urbana, 1963-1965, assistant professor, 1965-1966.
Assistant professor biology University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1966-1968, associate professor, 1968-1973, professor, 1973—1996, professor emeritus, 1996—2010. Curator of mammals Museum Natural History, 1967-1996. Founder, director Museum National History, 1968-1983.
Professor Rocky Mountain Research Laboratory, Gunnison, Colorado, summer 1966, University South Pacific, Fiji, 1997, Dunmore Lang College, Macquarie University, Australia, 1997. Visiting professor Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1997. Consultant Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, 1973-1975, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, 1981-1984, National geographic Society, 1980-1981, World Book Encyclopedia, 1980-1981.
Visiting professor St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1991. Adjunct professor wildlife management University Wisconsin, Stevens Point, since 1994. Honorary chairman international conference Biomathematics, Medicine and Ecology, World Science and Engineering Academy and Society, Miami, 2006, president World Science & Engineering Academy & Society, 2007-2009, honorary chairman american conference applied mathematics 2008, senior editor, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Proceedings International Conference Electronic, Wireless & Optical Communications, 2007, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Proceedings International Conference Software Engineering & Parallel Systems, 2007, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Proceedings International Conference Signal Robotics, 2007, World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society Proceedings International Conference Mathematics Biological, Fluid Medicine, Heat & Mass Transfer, 2006.
(The mammals of Wyoming, (University of Kansas publication...)
(The last book by Professor Charles A. Long "The Wild Mamm...)
Board directors, co-founder Portage County Humane Society, Stevens point, 1967-1968, member steering committee Greek Revival Architecture Church Museum, Plover, Wisconsin, 1979-1981. Board directors Portage County History Society, 1979-1981. Co-founder Lac du Flambeau Indian Museum, 1983.
Captain United States Army Reserve, 1957-1968. Member American Society Museums, American Association Science Museum Directors, International Council Museums, American Naturalists, American Society Mammalogists, Southwestern Naturalists, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Phi Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Eta Sigma, Sigma Xi (chapter president, Research award 1996).
Married Claudine Fern Lowder, August 28, 1960 (deceased May 6, 2009). Children: Charles Alan, John Edward.