Sir David Attenborough has been bringing families together with magical television moments for decades. From lounging with a troop of mountain gorillas in Rwanda to being chased by territorial capercaillies in the Scottish Highlands, the broadcaster and natural historian has seen it all.
To mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday, BBC Bitesize invited the students of Ysgol John Bright and The East Manchester Academy to react to some of his most memorable animal encounters.
The one with David and the sloth (2002)
Attenborough versus the Capercaillie (1998)
David kicks back and relaxes with a gorilla family (1978)
Attenborough gets up close and personal with the frilled lizard (1963)
This article was published in May 2026
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