Description: (American Herpetologist)
Karl Patterson Schmidt was a celebrated American herpetologist recognized for his major advancements in the field of herpetology. During his career, Schmidt conducted thorough research on reptiles and amphibians, concentrating on their taxonomy, ecology, and behavior. For more than thirty years, he held the position of curator of reptiles at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, where he authored numerous scientific papers and monographs. Schmidt's contributions significantly enhanced the knowledge of herpetology and had a lasting influence on the scientific community.