Aubrey Manning is a zoologist of considerable distinction but since his television series “Earth Story” he regards himself as an honorary geologist. He is recognised as one of the country’s leading authorities on animal behaviour.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and received and OBE in 1998. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities. He received the Zoological Society of London’s Silver Medal in 2003 for public understanding of science. Professor Manning took a prominent part in promoting the “Year of Planet Earth” as a Goodwill Ambassador and was a great supporter of the Society in its anniversary year.