J. C. Daniel (naturalist)

This article is about the naturalist. For the filmmaker, see J. C. Daniel.

Jivanayakam Cyril Daniel
Born(1927-07-09)9 July 1927
Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Died23 August 2011(2011-08-23) (aged 84)
Mumbai, India
Known forThe Book of Indian Reptiles and A Century of Natural History and Conservation in Developing Countries
Scientific career
InstitutionsBombay Natural History Society

Jivanayakam Cyril Daniel (born Nagercoil, 9 July 1927 – died Mumbai, 23 August 2011), or J.C., as he was known,[1] was an Indian naturalist, and the author of several acclaimed books on birds, mammals, and reptiles.[2]

  1. ^ "J.C. Daniel: Naturalist extraordinaire". Sanctuary Asia Interviews. April 2000. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 20 April 2007.
  2. ^ "Conservationist JC Daniel dies of cancer". The Times of India. 25 August 2011. Archived from the original on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2011.