On the eve of his 100th birthday on 8 May, Sir David Attenborough shares a message for us all:

"I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas. I’ve been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings from preschool groups to care home residents and countless individuals and families of all ages.

"I simply can’t reply to each of you all separately, but I would like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages, and wish those of you who have planned your own local events tomorrow, have a very happy day."

• https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/sir-david-attenborough-100th-birthday-message

Man, I sure as hell hope that he is exactly as much of a chad as he seems to be. I’d be devastated if after he kicks the bucket that some stupid allegations come out.

Just let us have this one, please

This man is a treasure. An educator and a role model.

Anybody doing anything fun to celebrate? I'll be getting high as fuck and watching planet earth 2

I would have loved to have been able to meet him and spend time talking with him when he was younger. His voice is basically THE voice that's synonymous with nature documentaries for me. I mean, I wouldn't turn down an opportunity to meet him now, but I feel like his time on this planet is very limited at this point, and it would almost feel selfish of me to take up any of what he's got left.

Shortly after the photo was taken, David's tongue flew out, wrapped around the little mouse and dragged it into his reddened maw.

God, I love him.

Here.....we see the brilliant and resplendent Davidicus Naturae, exploring the local flora and prepared to discuss their majesty.

He'll live long enough to watch evolution happen personally

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