Robert Michael Pyle
Robert Michael Pyle
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Robert Michael Pyle was born on November 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. He is often referred to by his middle name, Michael.
Birth and Death Dates
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November 26, 1946 – present (no known date of death)
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American, Naturalist, Entomologist, Writer, Educator
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Los Angeles, Pyle developed a strong connection to nature. He spent much of his childhood exploring the surrounding deserts and mountains with his family. This early exposure sparked a lifelong passion for the natural world.
Pyle's education laid the groundwork for his future pursuits. He earned his bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach in 1968 and later completed his master's degree at the University of Tennessee in 1970.
Major Accomplishments
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Throughout his career, Pyle has made significant contributions to the fields of entomology, natural history, and education. Some notable accomplishments include:
His extensive work on the western monarch butterfly migration, which led to a deeper understanding of this phenomenon.
Authoring numerous publications, including "On the Wings of Need: A Naturalist's Life" (2016), an autobiography that offers insights into his life's work.
Notable Works or Actions
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Pyle's writing often explores themes related to nature, ecology, and human relationships with the environment. Some notable works include:
The Thunder Tree: Lessons from My Father (1994) - This memoir shares Pyle's personal journey while exploring his father's impact on his life.
On the Wings of Need (2016) - As mentioned earlier, this autobiography offers a comprehensive look at Pyle's experiences and contributions to natural history.
Impact and Legacy
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Robert Michael Pyle's dedication to natural history has left a lasting impact. His work as an educator has inspired generations of students to explore the world around them. Through his writing, he continues to share his insights with a broader audience, encouraging readers to appreciate the intricate relationships within ecosystems.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Pyle's influence can be attributed to several factors:
His unique ability to blend scientific knowledge with personal narrative has made him an engaging and accessible writer.
The scope of his work spans multiple disciplines, from entomology to education, demonstrating the interconnectedness of various fields.
* By sharing his experiences and expertise through publications and public speaking, Pyle has become a respected voice in the natural history community.
Overall, Robert Michael Pyle's life and career embody a deep commitment to understanding and preserving our natural world. His impact continues to resonate with audiences seeking inspiration from the intersection of science and human experience.
Quotes by Robert Michael Pyle
The river has indeed become an inefficient conduit, but the same plaque that plugs this artery used to hold back the flow when it was soil in the hills. Now the land just bleeds when it rains.
Himalayans (blackberries) seize the land, gobbling acres, blanketing banks, consuming abandoned farmhouses and their Studebakers and anything left alone in the rain for five minutes or longer.
the crushed carcasses of slugs and frogs mixing with the Cretaceous carbons of tar give the road an organic glaze.
We look up, if only to see if we're likely to be rained on. The sky calls attention to itself, whether scored by herons, cranes, or wires; illumined by sunsets, Perseids, or ballparks; broken up by the twigwork of oaks or maples, painted in rainbows, or just primed in the pale gray of my '52 Ford. If we are truthful, the sky is never neutral.
Along with rising and falling water, winter is the province of wind. When the sea-breath and mountain-roar bend the hemlocks of these hills, the birds hang on as best they can.
when that small Siberian bird fell out of the sky over Gray's River, not once but twice, he brought with him the sweetness of chance in any place, the certainty of wonder in all places. And if that's not grace, I don't know what it.
That kind of walk is nice when it happens, but I'll take four minutes now and then over being butt-stapled to a chair all day long.
I've always felt there is something sacred in a piece of paper that travels the earth from hand to hand, head to head, heart to heart.
I thought of a sign I had seen... another scary time, when I was two hundred feet up in a giant karri tree in South West Australia. At the point where the precarious spiral ladder grew even steeper and narrower to reach the fire-watch platform atop the tree, the sign said: 'Reassess Your Situation Now: Turn Back if You Are Not Comfortable'. Then, as now, that seemed like damn good advice.