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The Legendary Sir David Attenborough Quiz

Sir David Attenborough is a British broadcaster, biologist, natural historian, and writer who has worked with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ since 1952. In honour of his 99th birthday in May, take this quiz and test your knowledge on all things Attenborough!

Who is Sir David Attenborough?

Inspiring millions of households and schools with his knowledge and compelling storytelling about our planet and oceans, Sir David Attenborough is one of the most treasured biologists and presenters of the last 100 years.

He has a deep passion for exploring, discovering, and most importantly, protecting our animals and nature, and his work spans multiple series over nearly 8 decades, from Blue Planet, to Our Planet, Green Planet, Planet Earth and more! You only have to listen to his calming voice over a programme to know it's him!Ìý

Sir David Attenborough was born on the 8th May 1926. In 2025, he is turning 99 years old! His journey with the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ started in 1952, he was a trainee. Fun Fact, did you know, Sir David Attenborough was part of the movement of black and white to the first ever coloured television broadcasts?Ìý

This year we celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 99th birthday - did you get a top score in the quiz?

Try more David Attenborough quizzes

Love David Attenborough quizzes? Have you played the whole series of quizzes forÌýMammals?ÌýThere’s one for each episode:ÌýDark, The New Wild, Water, Cold, Heat and Forest.Ìý

You can find more super fun nature quizzes over on the David Attenborough and Animal Quizzes page!

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Want more? Have a go at the Attenborough Asia quizzes, one from each episode!Ìý

Where can I watch Sir David Attenborough's nature shows?

You can watch nature shows like, Mammals, Planet Earth III and Frozen Planet II on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ iPlayer.

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