Donald George Broadley
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Born1932
Died2016 (aged 83–84)
EducationUniversity of Natal (PhD, 1966)
OrganizationsHerpetological Association of Africa
Donald George Broadley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | 2016 (aged 83–84) |
| Education | University of Natal (PhD, 1966) |
| Organizations | Herpetological Association of Africa |
| Known for | Description of reptiles (115 species and subspecies; 8 genera and subgenera) |
| Spouse | Sheila Broadley |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Herpetology |
Donald George Broadley (1932–2016) was an African herpetologist. He described as new to science 115 species and subspecies, and 8 genera and subgenera of reptiles.[1] He was one of the founders of the Herpetological Association of Africa (initially the Herpetological Association of Rhodesia).[2] He earned his doctorate at the University of Natal in 1966.[3] His widow, Sheila Broadley, is also a herpetologist.[3]
