StringOfLights

In 2009 I went to a lecture of yours on Alfred Russel Wallace and birds of paradise. As a huge fan of both you and Wallace, it's one of my fondest memories.

What sparked your interest in Alfred Russel Wallace? What initially attracted you to The Malay Archipelago? Did that play any role in your decision to pursue the career you did?

Thank you!

Your music videos are so much fun to watch, but they feature Cirque du Soleil-level acrobatics. What inspired you guys to go this direction? What kind of training do you have to do?

If I recall correctly, you're a big fan of the Cambrian Explosion. Do you have a favorite fossil from that time?

Edit: it's kind of beautiful to see Mr. Attenborough talking about a fossil from a ~375 million year old Devonian reef in an AMA about modern coral reefs. Well played. :)

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What are poachers doing to become more sophisticated?

What do you think is the best way to combat poaching and the illegal trade in wildlife? How hopeful are you that things can change?