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natural-history
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The Bbcworld1 hr ago
David Attenborough Turns 100 With Tributes to His Lifelong Passion for Nature
The broadcaster, who joined the BBC in 1952, celebrates his centenary on Friday with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Colleagues who worked with him on landmark series describe his enduring energy, curiosity and humility. Attenborough thanked fans for an outpouring of…
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The Guardianworld21 hrs agoDeveloping
New Parasitic Wasp Genus and Species Described from 1983 Chilean Specimen
Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have described Attenboroughnculus tau, a new genus and species of ichneumonid wasp, honouring the broadcaster as he prepares to turn 100 on 8 May. The 3.5 mm specimen, collected in Chile in 1983, was discovered in an unsorted dra…