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Desmond Morris
AuthorBooks · Second hand1928-2026
Desmond John Morris FLS hon. caus. was an English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology. He was known for his 1967 book The Naked Ape, and for his television programmes such as Zoo Time.
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Birth
1928
Death
2026
First book
1967
Years writing
59
Desmond Morris was a renowned British zoologist and ethologist who dedicated his life to studying animal and human behavior.
His most famous work, The Naked Ape, revolutionized how we understand our own species from a biological perspective.
Beyond his scientific career, Morris was a talented surrealist painter, blending art with his unique worldview.
He was a key figure in science communication, bringing ethology to the general public through television programs like Zoo Time.
Throughout his prolific career, he published over 160 works exploring the complexity of social interactions and behavior.