Who was Oskar Heinroth?
Q: Who was Oskar Heinroth?
A: Oskar Heinroth was a German biologist and one of the founders of ethology.
Q: What was Heinroth's role at the Berlin Zoo & Aquarium?
A: Heinroth was the director of the Berlin Zoo & Aquarium for over 30 years.
Q: Who were Heinroth's wives?
A: Heinroth was married twice, both times to colleagues. His first wife was Magdalena (née Wiebe, 1904-1932) and his second wife was Katharina (née Berger, 1933-1945).
Q: What was Heinroth's contribution to the study of behaviour in ducks and geese?
A: Heinroth's studies of behaviour in the Anatidae (ducks and geese) showed their instinctive behaviour patterns.
Q: What discovery did Heinroth make regarding the behaviour of birds?
A: Heinroth rediscovered the phenomenon of imprinting, which was first reported in the 19th century by Douglas Spalding but not followed up at the time.
Q: Who popularised Heinroth's results on animal behaviour?
A: Konrad Lorenz, whose mentor Heinroth was, popularised Heinroth's results on animal behaviour.
Q: How did Lorenz regard Heinroth in the field of animal behaviour study?
A: Lorenz regarded Heinroth as the true founder of the study of animal behaviour as a branch of zoology.
