A Life Between Science and Surrealism Desmond Morris lived a life defined by two seemingly different worlds: the rigorous study of animal behavior and the dreamlike realms of surrealist painting. Born on 24 January 1928 in Purton, Wiltshire, his early years were shaped by an interest in natural history that would later define his career as a zoologist and ethologist. While he gained international fame for his books on human biology, such as The Naked Ape, his heart often resided in the quiet observation of shapes and patterns found under a microscope. His path into art began unexpectedly du…