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British zoologist and ethologist (1928–2026)

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Q311132 refers to a British zoologist and ethologist who lived from 1928 to 2026. This person was a scientist who studied animal behavior and biology, contributing to our understanding of how animals live and interact in their natural environments.

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Born
Desmond John Morris , ( 1928-01-24 ) 24 January 1928, Purton , Wiltshire , England
Died
19 April 2026 (2026-04-19) (aged 98), Naas , County Kildare , Ireland
Alma mater
University of Birmingham University of Oxford
Occupations
Zoologist and ethologist
Known for
The Naked Ape (1967)
Spouse
Ramona Baulch ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1952 ; died 2018 ) ​
Fields
Zoology
Thesis
The reproductive behaviour of the ten-spined stickleback (1954)
Doctoral advisor
Nikolaas Tinbergen

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Encyclopedic overview

Desmond John Morris FLS hon. caus. (24 January 1928 – 19 April 2026) 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.

Early life and education

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