RIP. He's better known for his works about people and sex, but I know him from his book "Catwatching", which is a very thoughtful observational study of cats.

I'm grateful to him for many great reads.

Morris' autobiography "Animal Days" (1979) is a very charming account of his early life and career, in case someone wishes to take this occasion to read more about that than appears in the obituary.

Little tidbit that isn't mentioned in the article: he was a consultant on the film Quest for Fire and developed movement patterns and gestures for the actors.

Changed my life. Even if his theories were wrong, it was eye opening

On of Swindon's more illustrious sons.

His anthropological views raised more questions than answers, challenging us to ponder just how far modern humankind had progressed from our days of living in caves and hovels, dressed rudimentally in animal hair. His conclusions could be arbitrary, but nevertheless provocative.

“The Naked Ape” is seminal work. When I found it in the bargain bin of used bookstore I was incensed!

The infamous orgasm episode (NSFW): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RkhQsGCXco

I'll never forget his theory about the origin of the heart symbol.

Is this the same guy who wrote Peoplewatching (Manwatching, I believe, is what it was called earlier)?