Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: February 01, 2019

Francis R. Cook, C.M.
North Augusta, Ontario
Francis Cook’s contributions have broadened our knowledge of the Canadian ecosystem and its inhabitants, notably frogs. A renowned scientist, conservationist and museum specialist, he has been actively involved in amphibian and reptile research, as well as in conservation efforts, for over five decades. An active contributor to and long-time editor of The Canadian Field-Naturalist, a national ecological journal, he has published extensively on Canada’s amphibians and reptiles, sparking our interest in these fascinating creatures.