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(Explorer) William Balfour Baikie was a Scottish explorer, naturalist, and philologist renowned for his significant contributions to African exploration and linguistic studies. He undertook multiple expeditions to West Africa, particularly the Niger River region, conducting valuable scientific research and documenting new plant and animal species. Baikie's linguistic research played a pivotal role in enhancing communication with local communities, thereby promoting better understanding and collaboration during his explorations. His work greatly propelled the fields of exploration, natural history, and linguistics in the 19th century.
