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unusual facts about Robert Kerr, 2nd Earl of Lothian



Cockatiel

Originally described by Scottish writer and naturalist Robert Kerr in 1793 as Psittacus hollandicus, the Cockatiel (or cockateel) was moved to its own genus, Nymphicus, by Wagler in 1832.

Hamilton Olympic Club

Robert Kerr (1882- 1963) - 1908 Summer Olympics, London: Gold in the 200 meters and Bronze in the 100 meters

Robert Kerr, 2nd Earl of Lothian

As he had no male heirs, he had already obtained a charter for his lands and titles so that his daughter, Anne Kerr could succeed him.

Tiger quoll

This quoll was first described in 1792 by Robert Kerr, the Scottish writer and naturalist, who placed it in the genus Didelphis, which includes several species of American opossum.


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