Dr Desmond Morris (born 24 January 1928 in the village of Purton, UK) is most famous for his work as a zoologist and ethologist. He first came to attention in the 1960s as a presenter of ITV television's Zoo Time. His studies focus on animal and human behaviour, explained from a zoological point of view. He has written a number of books and produced a number of television shows. His examination of humans from a bluntly zoological point of view has attracted controversy. Although he is a sociobiologist himself, many others in the field consider Morris to be something of a pseudoscientist, or merely a populariser. His Savanna Theory has been known to be questioned by Elaine Morgan with the aquatic ape hypothesis. January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Purton is a small village on the North-West outskirts of Swindon, in England. ... Zoology (Greek zoon = animal and logos = word) is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. ... Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior considered as a branch of zoology. ... Current ITV logo. ... Zoo Time was the debut single from Mystery Jets, released on Transgressive Records. ... Sociobiology is a branch of biology and also sociology that attempts to throw light upon behavior in both human and non-human societies in terms of evolutionary advantage or strategy. ... Phrenology is regarded today as being a classic example of pseudoscience. ... It was commonly believed that early hominids left the jungle to live on the open plains of Africa. ... Elaine Morgan is a Welsh feminist writer, best known for her television work. ... The aquatic ape theory or aquatic ape hypothesis (AAT/AAH) is a hypothesis in evolutionary biology proposing that the ancestors of human ancestors went through one or more periods of time living in a semi-aquatic setting and that this accounts for many of the characteristics of species in the...

In addition to his scientific pursuits, he is an artist in the Surrealist tradition. Morris has contributed significantly to the British Surrealist movement. He had his first solo show in 1948, and has shown regularly ever since. Look up Artist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Artist Artist is a descriptive term applied to a person who engages in an activity deemed to be an art. ... Surrealism is an artistic movement and an aesthetic philosophy that aims for the liberation of the mind by emphasizing the critical and imaginative powers of the subconscious. ...

In 1951 having obtained a First Class Honours Degree in Zoology from Birmingham University he begins research for his doctorate in animal behaviour at Oxford Zoology (Greek zoon = animal and logos = word) is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. ... The University of Birmingham is the oldest of three universities in the English city of Birmingham. ...

In 1954 he was awarded a D.Phil from Oxford University for his doctoral thesis on the Reproductive Behaviour of the Ten-spined Stickleback. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ...

Painting by Congo

In 1957 he curated an exhibition of chimpanzee paintings and drawings at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, including paintings by a young chimpanzee called Congo. Pablo Picasso indicated his support for Morris and the ape by biting a reporter who suggested to him that the chimp's work was not art. Picasso is reported to have purchased a painting by Congo. Image File history File links Chimpanzee_congo_painting. ... Image File history File links Chimpanzee_congo_painting. ... The ICA The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is a modern art centre on The Mall in London. ... Type Species Simia troglodytes Blumenbach, 1775 Species Pan troglodytes Pan paniscus Chimpanzee, often abbreviated to chimp, is the common name for two species in the genus Pan. ... Young Pablo Picasso Pablo Ruiz Picasso (October 25, 1881 in Málaga, Spain – April 8, 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor. ...

Selected books

• The Mammals A Guide to the Living Species (1965) – a comprehensive listing of all mammal genera, all non-rodent non-bat species, and additional information on select species.
• The Naked Ape (1967) – an unabashed look at the human species. The book is notable for its focus on humanity's animal-like qualities and our similarity with apes. Reprinted many times and in many languages, it continues to be a best-seller.
• The Human Zoo (1969) – a further, deeper look into mankind and its animal roots.
• Intimate Behaviour (1971)
• Manwatching (1977) reprinted as Peoplewatching (2002)
• Gestures: Their Origin and Distribution (1979)
• Animal Days (1979)
• Soccer Tribe (1981)
• Pocket Guide to Manwatching (1982)
• Inrock (1983)
• Bodywatching – A Field Guide to the Human Species (1985) – Hundreds of photos analyzing the human body from hair down to the feet.
• Catwatching (1986) – a study of one of the most popular of household pets across the centuries.
• Dogwatching (1986) – an in-depth study of "man's best friend".
• Animalwatching (1990)
• Babywatching (1991)
• The Human Animal (1994)
• The Naked Eye (2001)
• Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of over 1000 Dog Breeds (2001)
• Peoplewatching: The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language (2002)
• The Naked Woman (2004)

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External links

• His official site contains more information and a complete biography.
• Zoo Time
• Biomorphic Surrealism by Desmond Morris