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Sir David Attenborough: Tributes paid as he turns 90

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Mon May 9, 2016 10:59 AM Last update on: Mon May 9, 2016 01:50 PM
Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90. In this photo, Sir David Attenborough attends a press view in Buckingham Palace for the Exhibition "Amazing Rare Things". The display includes drawings of nature from Leonardo da Vinci, and Mark Catesby, March 13, 2008, . AFP PHOTO/SHAUN CURRY

Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90.

Sir David joined the BBC after serving in the Royal Navy from 1947 to 1949 and launched Zoo Quest in 1954.

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A string of successful natural history programmes followed including Life On Earth, The Living Planet, The Trials Of Life, The Blue Planet and Planet Earth.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents TV naturalist Sir David Attenborough with the Insignia of the Order of Merit, a personal award from the Queen recognising exceptional achievements in the advancement of arts, learning, literature and science at Buckingham Palace in London, 10 June, 2005. Photo: FIONA HANSON / POOL / AFP
Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (2nd R) meets British actress Helen Mirren (L) as television personality Sir David Attenborough (2nd L) looks on during a Reception for the Dramatic Arts, at Buckingham Palace in London, on February 17, 2014. Photo: YUI MOK / POOL / AFP

Cameraman Gavin Thurston, who has worked with Sir David for many years,described him as "an amazing man".

This is why we love you so much! Happy 90th Birthday Sir David Attenborough! https://t.co/nVZQHzyPrX

— BBC Newsbeat (@BBCNewsbeat) May 8, 2016

BBC Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan said Sir David was the "god of wildlife programmes and presenters".

"He's up there and we are all really proud of him and have all been inspired by him," she said.

"And he is unbelievably intelligent, not just on wildlife but on many other subjects as well.

"I don't know anybody that doesn't like David Attenborough. I know lots of people that don't like us but everyone loves him."

Fellow presenter Chris Packham said: "He told us stories, that's the great thing."

CBBC wildlife star Steve Backshall said Sir David "completely transformed my view of the wild world".

Each of these quotes comes from a David Attenborough nature series. Can you guess the animal he's talking about? https://t.co/XpWVggUK0P

— National Geographic (@NatGeo) May 6, 2016

The Natural History Museum tweeted: "Very happy birthday wishes to #SirDavidAttenborough! Many thanks for inspiring us all w/ your work."

The Zoological Society of London tweeted: "We want to wish the world's greatest ambassador for animals a very happy 90th birthday." Wishing Sir David a happy birthday, BBC Three has him providing commentary to "nature's most curious species" - the human being.

The hashtag #Attenborough90 has been trending on Twitter.

Take a look back at an extraordinary 60 year career with @BBCArchive #Attenborough90 https://t.co/VU4XUYEGDE

— BBC Earth (@BBCEarth) May 8, 2016

Kat Hartwell Goose tweeted: "A guiding light and inspiration, I feel truly honoured to have met him, happy birthday!!"

Daniel Mueller said: "Happy Birthday David Attenborough. I had the pleasure of meeting the great man only a week ago."

Louis Thomas ‏said: "The most influential figure in broadcasting and the natural world."

On Friday, it was announced that Britain's new £200m polar research ship will be named the RRS Sir David Attenborough despite the name Boaty McBoatface topping a public poll.

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