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The artist known for his studies of birds and other species that created international interest in American wildlife was
  1. Samuel Lovett Waldo
  2. Charles Bird King
  3. James McNeil Whistler
  4. John James Audubon
  5. John Muir
Explanation
Answer: D - John James Audubon's work documented bird and other wildlife in a series of illustrations that became internationally known. Just as the exploration of Lewis and Clark brought American wildlife into popular culture, Audubon's drawings also highlighted the species indigenous to American. He was one of several artists that helped to define America and received international acclaim when prominent naturalists, including Charles Darwin, admired his detailed portraits.
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