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David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday
Filmmaker David Attenborough, who turns 100 on Friday, has spent decades documenting and advocating for the natural world.
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“I’ve been bitten by a few adult otters in my time, and they have really big teeth that go straight to the bone. I thought I’d celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems many of you had other ideas. I’m completely overwhelmed by the birthday wishes. I want to sincerely thank you all for your kind messages.” “We are now intervening in the natural world on such a massive scale that we are endangering the fertility of the world. We are endangering the continued existence of this Earth as a fertile planet.” “Working apart, we are powerful enough to destabilize our planet. Working together, of course, we are powerful enough to save it.”
By Daniel Featherston and Christina Kelso
8 May 2026
