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Sir David Attenborough marks 100th birthday; wasp named in his honour

natureMay 8, 2026952,421

Sir David Attenborough marked his 100th birthday by releasing an audio message on Thursday thanking the public for the goodwill messages. Scientists honoured the centenary by naming a newly described parasitic wasp species after Attenborough. Parasitic wasps are tiny parasitoids that kill their hosts and act as important natural biocontrols, so the naming acknowledges both obscure biodiversity and practical conservation science. The birthday tributes underscore Attenborough's role in popularising nature and may steer attention toward lesser-known species and conservation challenges.

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