10 interesting facts about david attenborough

The Heart of the Midlands is at the centre of the environmental debate, his leadership on this subject has changed popular thinking and changed behaviour.

David Attenborough and the consequences of climate change

Sir David Attenborough has inspired millions of people around the world during his career as a broadcaster and naturalist.

He has simply transformed the way we look at natural history and, in the process, has alerted millions across the globe to the beauty and fragility of the planet on which they dwell. His programmes have changed the way we look at the Planet, deal with species extinction, habitation destruction, global pollution and the effects of climate change on the polar regions.

David grew up on the University of Leicester campus

David Attenborough has always had a special connection with the University of Leicester.

Born in London in 1926 the age of five he moved onto the campus of what was then University College L