Desmond Morris

Desmond Morris (born January 24th, 1928) 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.

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)
• 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)