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Rare student photograph of Sir David Attenborough uncovered ahead of 100th

A 19-year-old David Attenborough, center, with classmates in 1945. (University of Leicester Archives via SWNS)

By Dean Murray

The University of Leicester has revealed a rarely seen photograph of Sir David Attenborough in his student days, ahead of the national treasure's 100th birthday.

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Sir David spent his formative years on University of Leicester campus. (University of Leicester Archives via SWNS)

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