: Sir David Attenborough

Did you know?

To have a species named after you is a great honour and a recognition of your impact on science and conservation. Sir David Attenborough, the world’s most famous naturalist, has over 40 species named after him. From a Madagascan dragonfly, gifted for his 90th birthday, to a prehistoric sea monster, a wide range of animals and plants now bear the Attenborough name.

Recommended Activities:

🔢 Sir David Attenborough was born on 8th May 1926. Calculate how many months he has lived up to now.

🗣️Use your acting skills to recreate the scene where Sir David Attenborough has a dragonfly named after him.

🎨Imagine a newly-discovered animal species named in honour of Sir David Attenborough. Sketch the creature in its natural habitat.