6-Year-Old Superfan Draws 100th Animal for David Attenborough's 100th Birthday
In anticipation of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, six-year-old Max Evans-Browning has completed his 100th animal illustration. This drawing depicts the platysaurus attenboroughi, a lizard that honors Attenborough's legacy, first identified in 2015 in Namibia and South Africa. Last year, for Attenborough’s 99th birthday, Max amazed fans by creating 99 drawings in just four days. His mother shared these on social media, prompting a heartfelt thank-you from Attenborough himself. For his latest piece, Max stayed awake with his sister, incorporating a personal message to mark this milestone. Additionally, a new wasp species has been named after Attenborough.
Key facts
- Max Evans-Browning is a 6-year-old superfan of David Attenborough.
- He drew his 100th animal for Attenborough's 100th birthday on May 8, 2026.
- The drawing is of a platysaurus attenboroughi, a lizard named after Attenborough in 2015.
- The lizard is found in Namibia and South Africa.
- In 2025, Max drew 99 animals for Attenborough's 99th birthday in four days on eight A3 sheets.
- Attenborough sent a handwritten thank-you note for the 99 drawings.
- Max worked all night with his sister to complete the 100th drawing.
- London's Natural History Museum named a parasitic wasp species after Attenborough for his 100th birthday.
Entities
Artists
- Max Evans-Browning
- David Attenborough
- Samantha Evans-Browning
Institutions
- BBC
- Natural History Museum
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Namibia
- South Africa