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Sir David Attenborough

In the main article that I just read someone stated that Sir David Attenborough is considered a National Treasure in the UK. I'd like to revise that statement because it's incorrect. I'm sure that there are millions of people that would agree with me when I state that Sir David Attenborough is a WORLD Treasure, not just a National Treasure. He is known by many & loved by all!!! Mr. Attenborough the occupants of this planet thank you for your decades of service to the conservation of ALL life on this planet that we call HOME! IamJoeLynn (talk) 16:26, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There are reliable sources calling him a "National Treasure", do you have a couple reliable sources calling him a "World Treasure"? Just for the record I agree with you, but we don't post opinions in an article. - FlightTime (open channel) 16:45, 23 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Add new award Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

https://www.quirinale.it/onorificenze/insigniti/1587813 82.54.16.216 (talk) 15:12, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Myrealnamm (💬pros · 📜cons) 17:34, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Species named after David Attenborough

A species not currently listed, "a newly described cuckoo bee species, Epeolus attenboroughi" discovered and named by Thomas Onuferko in 2018. Paleodad (talk) 23:30, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Biologist

On what basis is he described as a biologist? Does he any relevant qualifications? Published any peer reviewed research? The entire careers section seems strong on his presenting history and I can't see anything which qualifies him to be referred to as a biologist or natural historiak come to that. 82.9.56.21 (talk) 23:12, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

from the Wikipedia article on biologist: a biologist is a scientist who conducts research in biology.

What research has he conducted? If none, this title needs to be remlved 82.9.56.21 (talk) 23:15, 18 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Anybody? Im not registered to edit but it needs fixing 82.9.56.21 (talk) 18:38, 17 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]