Attenborough
Britishnoun
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Sir David. born 1926, British naturalist and broadcaster; noted esp for his TV series Life on Earth (1978), The Living Planet (1983), The Life of Birds (1998), The Life of Mammals (2002), and First Life (2010)
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his brother, Richard, Baron Attenborough. born 1923, British film actor, director, and producer; his films include Gandhi (1982), Cry Freedom (1987), and Shadowlands (1993)
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This docuseries was created by National Geographic explorer Bertie Gregory, a cinematographer for legendary nature filmmaker David Attenborough, who knows how to dazzle with close-up imagery.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Christian Marot never thought he would get a reply to the letter he sent to Sir David Attenborough, at the age of 19, which included a copy of his wildlife filming.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
"I am so grateful for the recognition and to Sir David Attenborough for being a constant source of inspiration since I was a child and who led me to pursue this wonderful career," she added.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
Lying on his side on a dark summer night earlier this year, Sir David Attenborough is watching a hedgehog snuffling around an urban garden.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
The noted naturalist Sir David Attenborough considers her one of the most adventurous and distinctive artists of her time.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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