Maurice Burton (28 March 1898 – 9 September 1992) was a British zoologist and popular science author, who produced many natural history encyclopedias and books including a skeptical treatment of the Loch Ness Monster.
[1] Burton studied zoology at King's College, London under Arthur Dendy.
He later joined the staff of the Natural History Museum, London in 1926 where he remained for the rest of his career until his retirement in 1958.
[2] His popular science writing included major work on encyclopedias and acting as Science Editor for the Illustrated London News and Nature Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph.
Robert also took over his father's Nature Notes column in the Daily Telegraph.