Joan Beauchamp Procter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joan Beauchamp Procter

British zoologist

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1897

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 20-Sep-1931

Profession: zoologist, artist, herpetologist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Joan Beauchamp Procter (5 August 1897 – 20 September 1931) was a notable British zoologist, internationally recognised as an outstanding herpetologist.
She worked initially at the British Museum (Natural History) and later for the Zoological Society of London, as the first female Curator of Reptiles at London Zoo. Her short life was afflicted by chronic ill-health, but she undertook substantial taxonomic work and made significant innovative contributions to veterinary practice and zoo displays.
She also wrote scientific and popular zoological articles, including early accounts of the behaviour of captive Komodo dragons.