DESMOND Morris, born on January 24th 1928, the distinguished English zoologist, ethologist and surrealist painter, as well as a popular author in human sociobiology, has come to live in Ireland, moving from Oxford after the death of his wife of 66 years Ramona Baulch.

Now settled in Kildare beside his son Jason (director of racing, Horse Racing Ireland) and family, he continues to write, publish and paint full time.