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Famed nature narrator David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

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David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, turned 100 years old on Friday.

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  1. As David Attenborough turns 100, four experts explore his legacy, from science to storytelling

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

  2. From fossicking for fossils to a champion for life on Earth: Sir David Attenborough at 100

    Headline from The Conversation US ·

  3. Newest

    Famed nature narrator David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday

    Headline from NBC New York ·

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  1. The Conversation US

    As David Attenborough turns 100, four experts explore his legacy, from science to storytelling (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Attenborough has influenced everything from conservation and documentary production to the communication of the biggest story of all – climate change.

  2. The Guardian

    Thank you, David Attenborough, for 100 incredible years of life on Earth | Jess Harwood (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    As a kid I would do his voice, put on my dad’s work shirt and host my own nature documentaries in the backyard

  3. Live Science

    Happy 100th birthday, David Attenborough! 13 surprising facts about the famous naturalist (opens Live Science)

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    Live Science's feed description

    As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, here are 13 surprising facts about the beloved broadcaster and environmental advocate whose voice has shaped how generations see the natural world

  4. The Week

    The best David Attenborough documentaries of all time (opens The Week)

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    Must-see nature shows to celebrate the beloved broadcaster’s 100th birthday

  5. Deutsche Welle

    David Attenborough at 100 years old: A life in pictures (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  6. The Conversation US

    From fossicking for fossils to a champion for life on Earth: Sir David Attenborough at 100 (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    David Attenborough has captured and told the stories of nature to millions of people – and inspired scientists and conservationists the world over.

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Celebrated naturalist David Attenborough turns 100 (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  8. The World from PRX

    Sir David Attenborough, voice of the planet, turns 100 (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    Sir David Attenborough has documented the natural world and the creatures in it for more than 70 years, shifting from awe and wonder to advocacy around the climate crisis. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Alastair Fothergill, founder of Silverback Films and Attenborough’s producer for 40 …

  9. NBC New York

    Famed nature narrator David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday (opens NBC New York)

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    David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, turned 100 years old on Friday.

  10. Deadline

    David Attenborough 100th Birthday: King Charles, Paddington Pay Tribute (opens Deadline)

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    David Attenborough has his 100th birthday today and he will narrate 'Blue Planet III', while King Charles III and Paddington Bear have paid tribute.

  11. WMUR

    David Attenborough turns 100 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    David Attenborough marks 100 with BBC tributes, cinema screenings and global praise for his groundbreaking nature films and conservation legacy

  12. Seattle Times

    David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100 (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    David Attenborough, the world’s most famous wildlife presenter, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday.

  13. Science Alert

    Sir David Attenborough Is 100, And The World Is Celebrating a Living Legend (opens Science Alert)

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    Sir David Attenborough turns 100 this week.

  14. NPR

    David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday (opens NPR)

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    He was born before the Great Depression, came of age in WWII, and is still making wildlife documentaries. Brits call David Attenborough a national hero, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

  15. Deadline

    Leonardo DiCaprio Pays Tribute To David Attenborough On 100th Birthday (opens Deadline)

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    Leonardo DiCaprio has celebrated David Attenborough's "extraordinary" legacy on the naturalist's 100th birthday.

  16. The Guardian

    ‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall

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