Albert R. Shadle


Dr. Albert R. Shadle was an American biologist noted for his research into porcupines and beavers. From 1919 until 1953, Shadle served as chairman of the biology department, and was instrumental in the advancement of science education, at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also acted as a professor of biology whose pupils included noted entomologist Maynard Jack Ramsay.

Published works

Journal of Mammalogy ()

Journal of Wildlife Management ()

  • 1953: Captive Striped Skunk Produces Two Litters
  • 1946: Copulation in the Porcupine
  • 1943: Reforestation of Aspen after Complete Cutting by Beavers
  • 1942: ''The Deer of Allegany State Park, New York''

Other publications

  • 1955: Effects of Porcupine Quills in Humans
  • 1954: Sizes of Wood Cuttings Handled by Beavers
  • 1939: Craspedacusta Again in Western New York
  • 1935: ''A Zipper Tube for Holding Small Live Animals''