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TIL:Sir David Attenborough's career started in 1952 and he was initially discouraged from appearing on camera.His inspiring work has led scientists to name atleast 20 species after him,including a bird (Polioptila attenboroughi),a frog (Pristimantis attenboroughi)and an Indonesian flightless weevil.

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