So, what do David Attenborough’s children actually do? They do ordinary, relatable jobs. One teaches kids, one looks at old teeth, and one works in finance. They are the most underwhelmingly wonderful offspring a global icon could ask for.
Perhaps the greatest lesson from Sir David is not about the wonders of the deep sea or the plight of the rainforest. It’s that you can be the most famous voice on Earth, get bitten by a snake for the BBC, and still raise children who just want a quiet life. Nature has a sense of humor, after all.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to see if Michael Attenborough offers a family discount on mortgages. It’s the closest I’ll ever get to the Attenborough legacy.