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Zoologist and 'The Naked Ape' Author Desmond Morris Dies at 98

Desmond Morris, the renowned British zoologist, author, and television presenter best known for his influential book "The Naked Ape," has passed away at the age of 98. His work explored human behavior from an evolutionary perspective, inspiring and sometimes scandalizing readers.

20 Apr, 07:48 — 21 Apr, 00:34
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BBCHigh73d ago

Desmond Morris, whose book The Naked Ape 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 Factual72d 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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By Aamna Mohdin Community affairs correspondent

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times-ukMostly Factual73d ago

Desmond Morris obituary: natural world expert - The Times

Desmond Morris obituary: natural world expert  The Times

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cbcHigh72d ago

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The IndependentMostly Factual72d ago

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hvg73d 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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New StatesmanMostly Factual72d ago

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Military insiders are trying to bully the government into dependency on an erratic United States

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straits-timesMostly Factual73d ago

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic - The Straits Times

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic  The Straits Times

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rte-newsMostly Factual73d 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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actualite-cdMixed72d ago

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

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

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First report: times-uk · 20 Apr, 07:48Full coverage: 21 · 17hWindow: 17h
times-uk20 Apr, 07:48First to report

Desmond Morris obituary: natural world expert - The Times

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rte-news20 Apr, 13:15

Desmond Morris, zoologist and presenter, dies aged 98

berlingske20 Apr, 14:10

Tv-vært og zoolog Desmond Morris er død - 98 år

BBC20 Apr, 14:12

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

straits-times20 Apr, 14:15

UK pharmacist fights Indian extradition for allegedly killing his ex-mother-in-law with arsenic - The Straits Times

politiken20 Apr, 14:44

Tv-vært og zoolog Desmond Morris er død – 98 år

le-figaro20 Apr, 15:20

Mort de Desmond Morris, zoologiste et auteur du bestseller «Le singe nu»

hvg20 Apr, 15:56

Meghalt Desmond Morris brit zoológus

The Independent20 Apr, 16:15

Two Russian shadow fleet tankers spotted crossing British waters

newsbeast20 Apr, 16:22

Τέλος εποχής: Πέθανε ο συγγραφέας του εμβληματικού «Γυμνού Πιθήκου»

actualite-cd20 Apr, 17:01

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

NYT20 Apr, 17:01

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

index-hr20 Apr, 17:19

Britanac preveo Andromedu, javila mu se profesorica engleskog iz Hrvatske

nos20 Apr, 17:46

Zoöloog Desmond Morris (De Naakte Aap) overleden op 98-jarige leeftijd

The Guardian20 Apr, 17:53

British Jews feel ‘under siege’ and worry about kids wearing religious symbols in public

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publico20 Apr, 19:46

Morreu o zoólogo Desmond Morris, autor de <em>O Macaco Nu</em>

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iefimerida20 Apr, 20:49

Η Ελλάδα εξαιρεί τους Βρετανούς ταξιδιώτες από βιομετρικό έλεγχο -Τι είναι το «EES» και πότε ξεκινά για επισκέπτες εκτός Σένγκεν

n1-serbia20 Apr, 21:43

Britanska policija uhapsila dva mladića zbog podmetanja požara u sinagogi u Londonu

cbc20 Apr, 22:10

B.C. to work with First Nations on Indigenous rights act, Eby says

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balkan-web20 Apr, 23:45

Dy të arrestuar për tentativë zjarrvënieje në një sinagogë në Londër

New Statesman21 Apr, 00:34Latest update

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