Lim Boo Liat

Lim Boo Liat
Born(1926-08-21)August 21, 1926
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
DiedJuly 11, 2020(2020-07-11) (aged 93)
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
NationalityMalaysian
Alma mater

Lim Boo Liat (21 August 1926 – 11 July 2020) was a Malaysian zoologist. He was known for his biological diversity of Malaysia. He was a strong supporter for the conservation of the country's natural heritage. Lim was the first Southeast Asian to be awarded Honorary Membership to the American Society of Mammalogists.

Lim died at his home in Cheras on 11 July 2020.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Bedi, Rashvinjeet S. (12 July 2020). "Malaysian zoology pioneer Dr Lim Boo Liat dies at 94". The Star. Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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