Q311132

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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Vinony's link graph records 641 inbound references to Q311132, and connects out to zoology, surrealism and ethology.

It is catalogued under topics including 1928 births, 2026 deaths and 20th-century British Army personnel.

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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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Official website: desmond-morris.com
Image: Desmond Morris (1969).jpg
Number of children: 1

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date of birth: 1928-00-00
name in native language: Desmond John Morris
floruit: 2006-01-01
Commons category: Desmond Morris
date of death: 2026-04-19

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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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