Henry Walter Bates Quotes

A collection of quotes by Henry Walter Bates.

Henry Walter Bates (1825-1892) was a British naturalist and explorer renowned for his contributions to the field of evolutionary biology. Born in Leicester, England, Bates embarked on a five-year expedition to the Amazon rainforest (1848-1853) alongside Alfred Russel Wallace. The journey yielded groundbreaking insights on mimicry among species, earning Bates recognition for the concept now known as "Batesian mimicry." His notable work "The Naturalist on the River Amazons" (1863) chronicled his experiences and discoveries, solidifying his reputation as a respected scientist and explorer. Bates' findings greatly influenced the scientific community's understanding of the Amazon's rich biodiversity and its impact on evolutionary processes.

They took their meals together and it was remarked on such o

They took their meals together and it was remarked on such occasions, when the friendship of animals is put to a hard test, that they never quarrelled or disputed the possession of a favourite fruit with each other.

Henry Walter Bates

Friendship

The poor monkey, quietly seated on the ground, seemed to be

The poor monkey, quietly seated on the ground, seemed to be in sore trouble at this display of anger.

Henry Walter Bates

Anger