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4 unusual facts about Fermín Zanón Cervera


Fermín Zanón Cervera

Fermín Zanón Cervera (1875–1944) was a Spanish zoologist, born in Godelleta, Valencia.

American herpetologist Thomas Barbour had been accompanied by Cervera on his visits to Cuba, and on hearing of the strange birds to be found in the Zapata Swamp, he sent the Spaniard on a series of trips into the region.

Cervera also found many new insects, especially of the order Neuroptera.

He fought in Cuba in the Spanish–American War and stayed on after as a member of the Civil Guard prior to becoming a professional naturalist.



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