Desmond Morris obituary
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Desmond Morris, a renowned zoologist, writer, and artist, has died at 98, leaving behind a legacy of over 50 books and numerous TV appearances. He was best known for his 1967 book 'The Naked Ape', which became a worldwide bestseller.
Desmond Morris, a zoologist, writer, and artist, has died aged 98. He wrote over 50 books and appeared on hundreds of hours of TV, starting with 'Zoo Time' in 1956. Morris was curator of mammals at London Zoo before becoming director of the Institute of Contemporary Arts. His 1967 book 'The Naked Ape' became a global bestseller, selling an estimated 18m copies. The book explored human evolution and behavior, discussing topics like arousal and pair bonding. Morris was also a talented artist, with his first London exhibition in 1950 and a solo show at Farleys House & Gallery in 2019. Throughout his life, he saw living things as works of beauty and paintings as a form of biology.
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