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Attenborough

British  
/ ˈætənbərə /

noun

  1. 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)

  2. his brother, Richard, Baron Attenborough. born 1923, British film actor, director, and producer; his films include Gandhi (1982), Cry Freedom (1987), and Shadowlands (1993)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He said when the couple were younger they would watch Attenborough documentaries, helping to foster their "love for animals".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Prince William has congratulated Sir David Attenborough on reaching a "remarkable milestone", as the broadcaster and environmentalist celebrated his 100th birthday.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Sir David Attenborough, who is marking his 100th birthday today, has travelled to virtually every corner of Earth as part of his quest to educate others about the natural world.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, celebrating more than 70 years presenting world-leading natural history programmes, BBC producers and friends who have worked alongside him say there is simply "no-one quite like him".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

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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