DESMOND Morris has died aged 98 after a career dedicated to Zoology, including his famous book The Naked Ape.

The author and presenter died yesterday and was known for presenting the hit show Zoo Time.

Desmond Morris with a giant tortoise on the Zootime TV programme from the London Zoo, 1956.DYF4KY Desmond Morris with a giant tortoise on the Zootime TV programme from the London Zoo, 1956. Credit: Alamy