David Attenborough's 100th birthday

David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Author: Fun Kids May 8, 2026 Duration: 27:27

Amsterdam bans outdoor advertising for meat and fossil fuel products; meet the UK’s first 'gull ranger'; and the team discusses David Attenborough – the legendary broadcaster’s incredible century and the parties readers held to mark it. 

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