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Desmond Morris, Zoologist and "The Naked Ape" Author, Dies at 98

Desmond Morris, the renowned British zoologist, ethologist, and author best known for his influential book "The Naked Ape," has died at the age of 98. His work explored human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, drawing parallels with animal instincts.

20 Apr, 13:15 — 20 Apr, 17:01
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BBCHigh3h ago

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Aped inspired and scandalised, dies aged 98

Morris, who was also a surrealist painter and broadcaster, was best known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Desmond Morris, 98, Dies; Explored Humans’ Animal Instincts in ‘The Naked Ape’

An English zoologist, he wrote an immensely popular 1967 book arguing that ancient genes, shared with apes, shape our lives. Objections in the scientific world ensued.

By Douglas Martin

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Desmond Morris obituary

Zoologist, author and broadcaster who found fame with his groundbreaking 1967 book The Naked Ape Desmond Morris, the zoologist, writer and broadcaster, who has died aged 98, in the course of 60 years put his name to more than 50 books, and fronted several hundred hours of television, starting with the Granada children’s weekly programme Zoo Time from 1956. It was broadcast from a special residential television studio built within the grounds of London Zoo. He also established himself as an au...

By Tim Radford

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hvg2h ago

Meghalt Desmond Morris brit zoológus

A csupasz majom című világhírű könyv szerzője 98 éves volt.

By szerzo@hvg.hu (HVG)

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rte-newsMostly Factual4h ago

Desmond Morris, zoologist and presenter, dies aged 98

Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris has been remembered for his "lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and creativity" after his death at 98.

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