He passed away on Wednesday morning.
Broadcaster and naturalist David Bellamy has died at the age of 86, the Conservation Foundation has said.
In a statement, his colleague David Shreeve, said: “Sadly, I have to report that David Bellamy died this morning. David and I worked together on a variety of projects in a various places since launching the Conservation Foundation in 1982.
“He was a larger-than-life character who became a very special friend and teacher. He inspired a whole generation with his wide range of interests and enthusiasm, which knew no bounds.
“The Conservation Foundation was very special to him and so today is very sad for all of us.”
Born in London, Bellamy became a household name in the UK as a TV personality, scientist and conservationist.
He attracted criticism for dismissing global warming in his later years.
In 2004, he described it as "poppycock" and later said there was no proof of it other than computer models.
