Posted: Jul 16, 2019 6:37 am
Obituary: Georges Brossard, the man who stuck up for insects
By David Walker
BBC News
Georges Brossard dedicated his life to helping humans appreciate the underappreciated world of insects.
Brossard, who has died aged 79, gave up a career in law to travel the world and collect more than 250,000 specimens, a collection that would eventually become one of Montreal's most visited tourist attractions.
He inspired millions through regular TV appearances, raising the profile of tiny creatures he believed were misunderstood and undervalued in human society.
One particular journey to find a rare insect - an extraordinary trip into the Mexican rainforest - would go on to inspire a film.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48853054
Better coverage by the beeb than in Canada
